Unfinished basement walls

Like us on Facebook for more how-to projects. Working on different houses, we found that even painting a basement can make a huge difference. This is what this basement looked like when we started, grey and dingy. We recycled our old paint to create the wall color we were looking for. It turned out to be a tan color. We mixed them into a 5 gal. tub. We use 2 old buckets for the project. We mixed them and poured them back and forth to get an even color. We used our tank sprayer and filled it…

My basement is unfinished and there’s no way I can afford to get it finished any time soon. I sit and see this ugly view and it’s making me nuts! Help! I don’t want to do anything fancy and it’s really just half a wall cuz the rest is concrete which I dont mind. TIA! Hide eyesore quickly and easily with Nicetown curtains that Amazon reviewers swear by!

For a month all my creative energy went into designing our unfinished basement with a budget of $300. I’ve always wanted an all fabric room, and I had the perfect opportunity to make it happen…

One of the smartest moves you can make as a homeowner is to finish your basement, increasing your home's value and adding comfort and utility. You can transform your basement into a family room, home gym, sauna/spa, office, spare bedroom, sewing room, workshop, children's playroom... the possibilities are endless! So, what should the walls look […]

Finishing a basement DIY style? You can do this! Check out my post on how to frame basement walls and follow along with my DIY basement project with wine cellar.

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement

My sister called and said she needed more space. She has five kids and they live in a three bedroom home. She has one living room. I casually suggested that she use a room in her basement and make it into a living/bedroom space. We brainstormed about it and she asked how much do you think it would cost. I said, "$500.00." She said she would think about it. Then she called the next day and said, "I have had a vision.. I think it will work, will you come and help." Of course I said yes…

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out more about insulating basement walls and framing basement walls here.

Want to refinish part of your unfinished basement into a clean, usable area for your family? See how we reinvented a large area to give our family space to pla…

Sure, it may be a little rough around the edges — with exposed pipes, concrete floors, and French drains — but with a few clever tricks and inspired unfinished basement ideas, you can upgrade your lower level with effortless flair. Here’s how.

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All of the details on how we are DIY'ing our basement renovation to finish the basement. From what we hired out, to what we DIY'ed.

15 Wonderful Unfinished Basement Ideas

Learn tips and tricks for framing basement walls with ease. Read more about our first time building walls to finish our basement.

Check out these easy and affordable unfinished basement ideas. Turn your basement into a welcoming and livable space with easy DIYs!

Having a finished basement is something that I’ve always wanted. Growing up, my parents basement was the fun, stylish open concept entertainment space, suitable…

Yes you CAN have a beautiful basement! Check out these affordable DIY basement makeover projects to make your basement beautiful and functional. Included are ideas to make basement windows look bigger, make basement ceilings feel taller and look high end, wall treatments to add height and character, adding a bathroom without breaking concrete and so much more! One of these rooms was even featured in the Feb 2019 issue of BHG mag.

Turning an unfinished basement into additional living space? Learn what to do when finishing basement walls to achieve quality, comfortable conditions.