If your basement feels humid, smells musty, or you notice signs of mold growth, installing a basement dehumidifier is a smart move. It helps reduce condensate, moisture levels, improve air quality, ...

If your basement leaks when it rains or is damp and smells musty in the summer, don’t throw in the towel. There are all kinds ...

A dry basement used primarily for storage can become a bonus room in a house for a relatively small investment. The area already is heated, or can be easily because the furnace is nearby. With the ...

Dear Jerry: I would like to install a Saniflo toilet system in my basement and would like your thoughts on if that type of system is reliable. The toilet would only be used a few times a week. While ...

Dear Angie: What type of service provider installs window wells? Would it be landscapers, general contractors or another category? — Garrett C., Upper Marlboro, Md. Answer: A landscaper, general ...

Q. We’re considering the purchase of a pellet stove for the basement of our 20-year-old Vermont home. We’ve read a few archived articles from your column that raised questions regarding whether to and ...

Boris Litvin kneels in his finished basement. The floor and walls were damaged in a flood caused by a washing machine install mishap, he said. Litvin points to an area that shows the floor separated ...