Q: I recently moved into a house with wall-to-wall carpeting in most rooms. The carpets are very dirty. I can’t afford a pro cleaner right now and wondered if do-it-yourself cleaning is feasible. Can ...

So I live in an area with a very high clay content in the soil. The entire neighboorhood also happens to be built on natural springs. So the water table is alreayd pretty high. The basement walls had ...

Worried about water in your basement? Here are pointers from the University of Minnesota Extension, the University of Minnesota Environmental Health and Safety Department, the Insurance Federation of ...

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 ...

Orange sectional sofa in a carpeted basement - Katey Merola/Shutterstock Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space ...

TORONTO, March 4, 2022 /CNW/ - There are many ways that water can do damage to your home and often it's a surprise to find your basement walls are damp and your finished floor is soaked with water.

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 ...

It's in the fine print where the bad news usually puddles and where, in the case of soggy basements, there appears to be conflicts difficult for the homeowner to resolve without help. On one hand is ...

Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space will be used, and environmental conditions. If you have determined that ...