Basement construction before 1970 was a byproduct of proper frost-line engineering, not a luxury add-on. Mid-century poured concrete walls were built to handle lateral soil pressure that modern ...

Depending on where you live, basements may or may not be commonplace. In the United States, the existence of basements varies by region. It's extremely common in northern states for homes to have ...

While some people take their basement for granted, others have never seen a basement in their life. But why aren't basements attached to every home? The primary factors that explain why some houses ...

What causes basement and crawl space leaks in New Jersey homes? The answer is explored in a HelloNation article featuring ...

Mary Weichert, a real estate agent in Chatham, New Jersey, for 20 years, has seen a shift in expectations for finished basements. They're no longer just a nice-to-have feature for your home – they're ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...