Basements are rarely inviting spaces, unless you put significant money into renovations. This easy hack, though, can make it ...

Does water appear in your basement shortly after a storm ... sealing the 6-mil plastic or EPDM to the foundation wall with acoustical sealant caulk and installing flashing over the joint. Cover the ...

It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new D.I.Y. series, we’ll show you how to mount a television, or whatever you want. By Tim Heffernan Photographs by Clark ...

Having a home with a basement comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing excess water. Basements are naturally prone to water accumulation from moisture, leaks, and ...

Researchers at ETH Zurich have created new 3D-printed wall and ceiling coverings that naturally absorb and store excess moisture. This innovative solution addresses high humidity by using a ...

Follow these tips, and your basement might just become your new favorite hangout — though some new furniture, a fresh carpet and a giant flat screen wouldn’t hurt, either. (Getty) ...

A new lawsuit in New York alleges Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, of ignoring the sexual abuse of a minor that occurred both at their home and a church. The New York Yankees legend is the ...

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A rare sight on Tybee Island's beaches: snow.The winter storm that moved across the region Tuesday night, producing snow and sleet, has blanketed Tybee in snowflakes. Check out the above video and ...

Melania Trump made her first fashion statement as the new First Lady of the United States as her husband Donald Trump was inaugurated into his second term as president. The politician's wife ...

On Tuesday morning, residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge woke up to a winter wonderland with rare snow coating the ground. A winter storm is sweeping through the Deep South, bringing snow, sleet ...