These small basement ideas on a budget show how one intrepid homeowner stretched every last dollar. Spaces below ground provide universal design challenges like little to no natural light and fixed ...

No need to overhaul the entire basement by knocking out walls for natural light or involving professional contractors for major renovations. In fact, you can leave the concrete floor exactly as is.

As if the wall-to-wall carpet and minimal natural light weren't enough to give you the ick, just look up because it's very likely your basement has a not-so-stylish ceiling popcorn or drop ceiling.