Q. I am finishing my basement and have a question about the flooring. I am going to put tile on part and carpet on the rest. A few people have told me that I should put a moisture barrier on the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

If you’re planning to finish your basement, you really need to eavesdrop on my advice to a reader named Dunc. He emailed me about his plan to replace basement carpet with laminate installed over ...

Q: Can I install vinyl flooring directly on top of a concrete basement floor? A: Although it’s possible to install vinyl flooring directly on concrete, it’s not a great idea. I’ve seen vinyl separate ...