Many people love to have finished basements in their new homes, and wall-to-wall carpeting is often the flooring of choice. Unfortunately, basements too often get hit by flooding. Carpets get soaked ...

DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

If you’re planning a basement remodel or renovation, there are many things to consider when choosing the right flooring material. Basements present distinct challenges as they are most likely slabs of ...

Choosing basement flooring? Experts reveal what materials perform best below ground – and the costly mistakes to avoid ...