The basement floor is typically made of solid, sealed concrete that is designed for long-lasting durability. However, the plain appearance, hard texture, and cold temperature can definitely make the ...

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

(BPT) – Stuck indoors? Winter is the perfect time to address indoor issues that affect the functionality, safety, appearance and value of your home. One great example: A basement or other room with ...

If your concrete basement floor is cold and drab, enlivening the surface with anything from a colorful shade of paint to warm, cozy carpeting can turn the space into a bright, homey room that's much ...

The vision of hardwood flooring in the basement may tantalize, but here’s one time when sitting on the fence to mull over the nature of basements isn’t a bad thing. For example, think back to that ...

A finished basement increases your home’s usable space, but taking it from concrete and cobwebs to a comfy hangout spot may be pricier than you think. The cost to finish a basement and turn it into a ...

I want to raise part of the floor in the main area of my finished basement. I own a small brownstone in Carroll Gardens. The basement was finished before I bought the house this past spring. The ...

A routine basement upgrade has since morphed into an online mystery, with one commenter exclaiming, “You won the jackpot!!” ...