Canadians love finished basements, but the way basement floors are typically installed is out of date and often leads to cold feet in winter and musty indoor air in summer. Too many basement floors ...

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 ...

Here's how to get a warm, dry basement floor over a concrete slab when converting your basement into living space. Lay four-millimeter polyurethane sheeting across the entire floor, overlapping the ...

If you’re finishing your basement, whether it be for it to serve as an exercise room, play area for the kids, or simply as a means of getting the TV downstairs, all in an attempt to create a more ...

Q: Should I install a subfloor in the basement I’m finishing? My contractor says we don’t need a subfloor, but I’m leery about this idea. A: The answer depends on what your contractor means by “no ...

No one wants to spend time in a cold, damp basement. That is why, no matter how much money you spend on turning your basement into a beautiful family room, game room or gym, if it doesn’t feel as good ...

Last week, I talked about engineered hardwood floors, and how one of the big benefits is you can install them over concrete and below grade, like in a basement. That's according to some flooring ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Autumn is when most ...

My enormous unfinished basement, where I store household supplies, tools, extra winter clothing and the toys I pick up throughout the year for holiday donations, is one of my favorite places in my ...

Canadians love finished basements, but the way basement floors are typically installed is out of date and often leads to cold feet in winter and musty indoor air in summer. Too many basement floors ...