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 ...

A “drain tile” refers to a system of perforated pipes laid along the foundation, inside or outside. Also known as French ...

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 ...