Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

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 ...

Anyone with a basement knows that having a lower level is a design dream. But, while you might be fixated on how to make the most of your space—be it a home office, play area, or private theater—there ...