The basement just may be the most unstructured, do-what-you-will-with-it room in the house. It can be the family center, gym, hobby room, office, or party place. And it could be all of the above. It could also be the dark dungeon you dread to enter. Whatever the case, finished or unfinished, chances are it's one of your home's prime storage areas. Learn how to make the best use of that utilitarian space with a host of surefire ways to keep the boxes and junk at bay.

