Laying carpet in the basement can help to increase the comfort of the space, but carpeting is susceptible to water damage. To reduce the risk of having to replace the entire floor, it’s a better idea ...

Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space will be used, and environmental conditions. If you have determined that ...

Heavy rainfall has forced some homeowners to peel up soggy basement carpeting and contemplate what to do next. Despite the risks — and the reality that nothing stands up to flooding as well as ...

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 ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

A basement can be a damp, dank, underground storage shed — or it can be a bright and cheery extension of a home’s living space. If you’re looking to give your basement a makeover, there’s plenty that ...