Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In 2026 Basement Design Trends Part 1, I covered indoor pools, speakeasies ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Sure, a basement can serve as a storage place for those items you no ...

If the ground is being excavated or the basement extended, then existing walls are likely to need underpinning and the floor structure supporting using timber or steel beams. This will require design ...