Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once upon a time, basements were just used for storage, laundry, and heating. But nowadays, a finished basement can be whatever ...

Transforming your basement into a practical and enjoyable space to spend time in is a smart way to make the most of every square foot of your home. Whether you dream of having a cinema room, a stylish ...

It's an expensive project, but it could make your house worth more money. The average cost to finish a basement is about $32,000, though the price can range from $2,800 to $100,000 or more, depending ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In 2026 Basement Design Trends Part 1, I covered indoor pools, speakeasies ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...