While drywall ceilings are most people's go-to, they're not a good fit if you want to keep your basement ceiling accessible.

Over 60 years ago, a junk dealer discovered a painting while rummaging through the basement of a villa on the island of Capri ...

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Despite bans, lead paint continues to pose dangers in Milwaukee's older residences, affecting the health of many families.

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 ...

The basement of the Cathedral of Learning is home to a myriad of pipes, flickering lights and, for an hour this Wednesday, a ...

UW-Madison students often find themselves living in run-down or distant off-campus options to able to afford housing in ...

A painting that had been overlooked for years in an Italian basement, despite bearing Picasso’s signature, has now been ...

How do you know which home improvement projects are worth the effort? Here is a look at upgrades that can increase your ...