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 ...

Basements tend not to be the most celebrated of spaces in the home. Even the dictionary.com definition—“a story of a building, partly or wholly underground”—is decidedly drab. Generally comprising ...

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Any basement remodel or renovation needs to consider water damage As an oil-based product linoleum is good at repelling water, but to maintain its look (and repellency), lino floors need to be ...

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 ...

The basement is often the last space homeowners think about remodeling. You really can't blame them though; a basement is ...

There weren’t too many basements spared during the rainy months of June 2008. Martha and the late Jim Peavey of Bettendorf did not notice the extent of damage until the day after the rain stopped ...