She is based in Encinitas, California. Slab, basement and crawl space are the most common house foundation types for new single-family homes. Extreme climates, soil expansion and erosion ...

With careful planning, you can choose the basement flooring type that balances your personal style and is the most suitable option for your basement's specific structural needs. Our experts have ...

Full basements can nearly double a home’s square footage. They’re the deepest of major foundation types, with tall concrete walls that match most or all of the floor space above. But they’re ...

The first step to finishing your basement is planning. You’ll need to decide what type of insulation and wall material to use, the ceiling and floor style, outlet placement, paint colors ...