DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

A practical but beautiful shower room inspired by far-flung style ...

The basement is often the last space homeowners think about remodeling. You really can't blame them though; a basement is easy to overlook since it can be dark, damp, or simply used for storage. But ...

Drain tile systems protect your home against groundwater infiltration.

Q: Should I install a subfloor in the basement I’m finishing? My contractor says we don’t need a subfloor, but I’m leery about this idea. A: The answer depends on what your contractor means by “no ...

QUESTION: I came across your column online and was wondering if you could provide me with some advice. In 2015, we purchased an older Toronto home that was built in 1924. *Billed as $5.77 plus GST ...

Replacing cheap white 12 x 12 tile in basement kitchen. Any recommendations for traditional tile that will wear well and look good (floor goes out to garden so gets dirty). Thanks.

Q. Our family room flooded twice, causing considerable damage and expense. Both times, we had to get rid of very large, expensive rugs. Would we be better off installing ceramic tiles on the floor? If ...