The vision of hardwood flooring in the basement may tantalize, but here’s one time when sitting on the fence to mull over the nature of basements isn’t a bad thing. For example, think back to 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 ...

CINCINNATI — With heavy rains now hitting the Cincinnati area, basements across the Tri-State could see water, from saturated yards and clogged gutters. Many gutters are filled with spring tree blooms ...

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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 ...

Q: What are your thoughts on end grain wood flooring? I don’t know how well it would stand up in a busy kitchen, but I’d like to try it. A: Most wood flooring is made from lumber where the face of ...