When Merrick and Phillip White looked at the unused section of their basement, they saw potential—but not a clear plan. They wanted the space to reflect their shared commitment to health, while also ...

Wondering why many homes in California and Texas are lacking basements? Logistics and safety and construction issues are all ...

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 ...

But, as is the case when building an extension, larger spaces can usually achieve greater economies of scale, as the cost of the structure is spread over a greater area. Nonetheless, given the fact ...

Basement conversions have a habit of looking deceptively simple on paper. You already own the space, the footprint isn’t changing, and from the outside very little may appear different. This ...