The basement, a versatile space often used for storage, recreation, or even as an additional living area, is an essential part of many homes. While homeowners focus on decorating and optimizing this ...

Installing a bathroom in the basement is one way of utilising this often underutilised space. It is also a good idea for homeowners who want to save their guests from climbing stairs to use the ...

“Place bowls of activated charcoal around the basement to help remove the musty smell,” he suggests. White vinegar is yet another odor-neutralizing option. For more resistant smells, it’s hard to beat ...

J. Blanton Plumbing offers tips on preventing basement flooding during winter thaws, with 24-hour plumbing services and expert basement waterproofing solutions for Chicagoland homeowners. A J. Blanton ...

My aversion to DIY plumbing started with a drip here, a drop there. Replace the flapper in a toilet tank, and the water shutoff valve would dribble. Tweak something in one place, and the problem would ...

I had a guy from The Deal Contractor Corp. come to my house and assess my basement bathroom because it smells. He told me he needs to break the wall down to see if the toilet/shower has a vent. If ...