The debate over the best type of flooring for basements is a contentious one. From vinyl to wood and carpet, the top choice depends on who you ask but also on your unique criteria. For example, while ...

Orange sectional sofa in a carpeted basement - Katey Merola/Shutterstock Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space ...

If you’re planning to finish your basement, you really need to eavesdrop on my advice to a reader named Dunc. He emailed me about his plan to replace basement carpet with laminate installed over ...

Dear James: We plan to add a half-bathroom, but our house is built on a slab. Is it possible to still add a bathroom there, because there is no drain to the sewer in that spot? -- Charlotte G. Dear ...