After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Any basement remodel or renovation needs to consider water damage As an oil-based product linoleum is good at repelling water, but to maintain its look (and repellency), lino floors need to be ...

Linoleum flooring is making a comeback! Inexpensive, durable, and available in a wide range of styles, it's a great way to update your kitchens and bathrooms without blowing your budget. Eager DIYers ...

Basements tend not to be the most celebrated of spaces in the home. Even the dictionary.com definition—“a story of a building, partly or wholly underground”—is decidedly drab. Generally comprising ...

Choosing the right type of flooring is essential for creating the perfect look and functionality in your home. The right ...

Q. We are redoing our rec room in the basement of our New Hampshire house, and removed two old carpets that were in pretty bad shape. What is a good flooring to use that will handle the occasional ...

Dot Stovall and Craig Lee wanted to transform the dark, dingy, dated room into a light, airy space, they would need to get creative The drop ceiling and battered floor made the basement less than ...