The basement floor is typically made of solid, sealed concrete that is designed for long-lasting durability. However, the plain appearance, hard texture, and cold temperature can definitely make the ...

Finishing a basement comes with a lot of work, specifically with the flooring choice. Often times, this room gets overlooked and appears colder in design. But, with all the extra room basements have, ...

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 ...

Transforming a basement doesn’t require breaking the bank. By handling the work yourself—framing, drywall, flooring, and ...

Moisture and temperature fluctuations in a basement make choosing the right flooring imperative. You don’t want to step down in quality when taking those steps down to the basement. Hence, it’s ...

Mary Weichert, a real estate agent in Chatham, New Jersey, for 20 years, has seen a shift in expectations for finished basements. They're no longer just a nice-to-have feature for your home – they're ...

In Michigan real estate, the basement is a key bonus space with endless possibilities. It’s not only great for storage, but for many homeowners, it also serves as usable square footage for a family ...

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 ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Installing new flooring can change any living space into something fantastic and refreshed. But, if it’s not done right, it ...