"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Once upon a time, basements were just used for storage, laundry, and heating. But nowadays, a finished ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After 12 years of faithfully paying for flood insurance, Jaime Giangrande-Holcom and her husband filed a claim, after Hurricane Helene flooded their Town N’ Country home. They ...

Your living room can say a lot about your style, but sometimes it might unintentionally reflect trends from past generations.

Know how much space you are working with. This is particularly important regarding height: Many local regulations on turning a basement into a livable area require that the basement be at least 7 feet ...

The four levels of living space in this six-bedroom home in the Lakeview neighborhood are all accessible by an elevator. The living room flows into the dining room, and the kitchen has an island with ...

Once a mid-century design staple, sunken living rooms – also known as conversation pits – are making a comeback. But are they a step up in style or a literal stumbling block? We asked design pros and ...