Even if your lowest level has no windows, you can still create an inviting space by employing some clever lighting and a few ...

With special framing and insulating techniques, your basement can be as comfortable as any other room in your home. Find out ...

Basement floor insulation boosts home efficiency and improves comfort in your living space. Rigid foam board insulation and prefab insulated panels are DIY-friendly options. Basement ceiling ...

Because most basements are cooler than the rest of the house, warm air coming from inside can condense on your pipes. This ...

Once again, it is time for the Defector staff to go into seclusion for our annual company meetings and fall frolic. This year we are gathering in Atlantic City, America’s abandoned playground. We ...

Selling your property can feel like a big undertaking. So, it makes sense you want to make changes that offer the best return ...

A painting discovered by a junk dealer in the basement of an Italian villa six ... “When mom hung it on the wall to decorate the house, renaming it ‘the scribble’ due to the strangeness ...

Maybe the deep green you plastered on your bedroom walls just a month ago is no longer sparking joy. Worry not, there may be a solution. If it's wallpaper, you may not need a new paint job.

It makes things look expensive,” Vér says. “This is a builder-grade home, but now it seems custom built.” Though the ...

We visited Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, which has just been enshrined by the ‘World’s 50 Best Bars’ list. We found a ...

One of the best ways to protect the interior of your vehicle is by installing a high-quality floor mat in the footwell and cargo areas. Some cars and trucks come with less-than-ideal carpet mats ...