Q What’s your opinion on those clear covers for basement window wells? Frogs and toads are always falling into the window wells at my place and they can’t get out without help. A I find those covers ...

Window wells for basement windows are good for keeping the soil away from openings in the foundation walls while still allowing for proper drainage and for natural sunlight to make its way into the ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Q: I live in a townhouse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, built in the early 1980s. It has a finished basement with a small egress window with a rounded well outside. During heavy rainstorms, which we had ...

I understand the problem of a cold basement. When the ground freezes, a great deal of heat is lost through the basement walls. If possible, I would first dig a trench a few feet down around the ...

Finishing a basement window? This DIY guide shows you exactly how to install drywall returns and trim out a basement window for a polished, professional look no special tools required. Las Vegas ...