Basement framing ideas

A DIY Basement Renovation is cost effective, rewarding and fun. Check out the step by step summary on how to finish a basement for less than $3000, by doing the work yourself.

Bulkheads are found in many residential homes. They’re used to cover ductwork (the transportation system by which the air from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) gets moved throughout the home), so that the metal tubes are not visible. Building a bulkhead in order to frame around ductwork involves building a wooden frame (known as a

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

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to best build basement walls.

Expert advice for a warm, dry and inviting basement

Finishing a basement DIY style? You can do this! Check out my post on how to frame basement walls and follow along with my DIY basement project with wine cellar.

Turning an unfinished basement into additional living space? Learn what to do when finishing basement walls to achieve quality, comfortable conditions.

Framing your unfinished basement is one of the first things to do when finishing your basement. Follow our how-to guide to be sure to do it right the first time.

I explain the difference between a floating wall versus a conventionally framed stud wall. I then show the process as I frame the longest wall in my baseme...

Great tips for planning and designing a basement renovation, especially if adding a bathroom. Consider what can be worked around, and what must go.