Top 37 Basements Projects

1. 1. 10 Tips to Designing and Building the Ultimate Man Cave

   Don't know where to get started on your man cave? Get tips from Jason and the Goose.

2. 2. Track Lighting (02:19)

   

3. 3. Tips on Basement Rec Room Makeovers

   DIY Network hosts Amy Devers and Karl Champley offer tips on how to turn an ordinary basement into a fun family hangout.

4. 4. How to Increase Stairway Clearance

   

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   Many older houses have low stairway clearance, and this one threatens to knock out the homeowner as he heads to the base...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 5. Remodel a Basement Utility Room

   

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   Learn how to turn a dank cellar into a dry, usable space with a custom laundry sorting table.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 6. How to Install the Framework for an Entertainment Bar

   

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   Host Fuad Reveiz shows how to spruce up a basement by building the framework for an entertainment bar.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. Flooring Options (01:31)

   

8. 8. How to Install a Toilet in a Basement Bathroom

   

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   Host Amy Matthews demonstrates how to do this easy install.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. Remodeling an Unfinished Basement

   

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   These easy steps demonstrate how to install drywall, attach bamboo paneling and cherry railing, place sub-floor panels, ...

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 10. Basement Remodel Tally and Drywall Installation Tips

    The Sweat Equity team transforms an unused basement into a full-blown entertainment room causing this couple's home valu...

11. 11. Floating Walls (01:00)

    

12. 12. How to Build a Box Column to Cover a Post

    

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to build a box column to cover an ugly basement or garage post.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

13. 13. How to Run Electrical Wire and Install Insulation

    

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    Use these step-by-step instructions to learn how to improve your basement by running new electrical and putting up energ...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

14. 14. Install an Entertainment Bar

    

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    Follow these steps on how to install an entertainment bar, from building the framework to installing the cabinets and co...

    Time:

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    Cost:

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    Difficulty:

    Hard

15. 15. How to Install Basement Drywall

    

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    These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install drywall as a substrate for paneling to adhere to.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate