Remodeling our 1960’s basement means making some energy-efficient upgrades, like our new vinyl windows! See which we chose and get our tips for installing. See all the work we’ve done so far in this basement remodel here — and be sure to subscribe to see what’s coming next! New Basement Windows We are only […]
Basement Bedroom with Built-in Storage | Basement Remodel
Check out our basement remodel progress! In this basement bedroom, we soundproofed the ceiling and added new lighting, but we’re keeping the original built-in storage. See all of our 1960’s basement remodel vlogs and projects here, and be sure to subscribe to our channel to be the first to see more updates. Basement Bedroom Remodel I […]
Storage Room Progress | Basement Remodel Update
See how our basement storage room looks now that we’ve installed the ceiling lights and the drywall, plus see our favorite smooth drywall texture technique. See all of our 1960’s basement remodel vlogs and projects here. Basement Storage Room Updates Since our last video about installing our new solid core doors, we’ve made some great progress […]
Installing Custom Wood Pre-Hung Doors | Basement Remodel
As we remodel our 1960’s house, we’re installing custom doors in the basement to match the original wood doors. This video shows our tips and tricks for hanging new doors. See all of our basement remodel vlogs and projects here. This post contains affiliate links. Learn more and read our full disclosure policy here. About […]
How to Raise Stair Treads to Fix Uneven Steps
When we added new flooring in our 1960’s home remodel, it made the top basement stair taller than the others. See how we easily and quickly raised the stair treads to fix the uneven steps and correct the rise of the staircase. See all of our basement remodel vlogs and projects here. Pssst: Our once-a-year […]
Recessed Light Fixtures for a Low Ceiling
Wondering how to install lights in a basement with a low ceiling and shallow clearance? We found a great affordable light fixture for low ceilings! This thin LED light requires only 3/4″ clearance and is easy to install. See more about our basement remodel updates here, including the exposed ceiling in the rest of the […]
Basement Remodel Update (with Exposed Ceiling)
We’re renovating the basement in our 1960’s house! See where we’re at now with the basement remodel, what we’ve done so far, and how we plan to modernize this basement, including the exposed ceiling beams. See the other projects we’ve done in this home (the Birch House) here, and catch up on all the Birch […]
How to Install a Whitewashed Knotty Pine Wood Plank Ceiling
Do you want to update the look of the ceiling in a room in your house? See how I updated our basement ceiling with a whitewashed knotty pine wood plank board. I will take you through the DIY wood plank ceiling process step-by-step. You can also add similar character to other areas of your home […]
How to Install a Window in Basement Bathroom
Do you have an old window that needs to be replaced? Today I am going to show you how I am updating an old aluminum window and installing a new double pane vinyl window in our basement bathroom. Thanks to DAP for sponsoring this post, all opinions are ours — see our full disclosure policy […]
How to Plan a DIY Home Renovation Project
If you’re planning a major DIY project in your home, read these tips for how to plan a DIY home renovation project, including questions you should ask yourself before you begin remodeling. As a self-taught DIYer, I’ve planned and executed a number of DIY home renovation projects. Here on Remodelaholic, I’ve shared a few, including […]
