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 ...

When choosing flooring for your basement, moisture is the biggest consideration. And it’s not just because of the potential for water leaks. Condensation and water vapor are moisture-related ...

Updating a concrete basement floor to a stained floor is a satisfying weekend project that not only enhances the space’s appearance but also creates a more durable flooring option for high ...

In a previous house, we ripped 2-by-4's and screwed them into the concrete 16 inches on center. Then between them placed 1.5-inch foam insulation, and then 3/4-inch tongue-and-groove plywood on top.

Q. We would like to finish our basement and need your expertise on how to go about it, especially the slab floor. With excellent gravel soil and perimeter footing drain on our 5-year-old house, t ...

You can most certainly use concrete as the flooring option for your basement renovation. Patching and filling any visible cracks and then applying a sealer to the concrete would be best if you ...

If your basement is dry, this is a perfectly fine option, but Lambright says homeowners must be careful regarding the type of carpet padding they use. “All concrete has vapor transmission, so ...

When you picture a basement floor, what comes to mind? Cold, concrete floors that are cracked, dinged, and stained? Well, those were the basement floors of yesteryear. Nowadays, with more and more ...

Despite the risks — and the reality that nothing stands up to flooding as well as concrete — carpeting is still the first choice for many homeowners.

Dear Ken: The concrete floor is heaving in my basement. Should I pull back the carpet and grind off the high spots? Any other fixes? - Steve Answer: This is fairly normal. Concrete floors set ...

By turning your unfinished basement into a laundry room, giving you ample space to take on this task, it will make doing laundry feel like less of a chore. 6. Home Office ...