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 ...

Basements, often a cool refuge in the summer, can be deadly traps when a fire breaks out in a home. Now, a state building code that will take effect on Oct. 1 will require residents to add fire exits ...

What happens when basement additions push the line on building codes? Inspectors say some projects secretly bend the rules, with surprises you might not expect. Watch to learn how to spot the red flag ...