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, ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Any concrete staining project starts with surface preparation.

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 ...

Q: I would like to finish our walk-out basement (family room, guest bedroom and closet, and full bath). I would like to insulate the concrete floor from the living spaces in the basement. I have seen ...

Basements are notorious for moisture issues, from musty smells to visible water seepage spots. If you’ve noticed any signs of excess moisture, you might be wondering if sealing the concrete floor is ...

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 ...

Q. Our home is 12 years old. Almost from the start the basement floor started getting black blotches which just got larger and larger. In the center it begins to get white and chalky. I have had ...

Dear Ken: The concrete floor is heaving in my basement. Should I pull back the carpet and grind off the high spots? Any other fixes? - Steve Answer: This is fairly normal. Concrete floors set directly ...

Q. Our concrete basement floor was painted before we moved into our house, but the floor was bare in spots. We had it repainted, but now the new paint comes off easily if scuffed. Is it possible to ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Before you start, gathering the necessary materials and prepping ...