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 ...

Discover how peel and stick wall tiles can completely transform a basement space without a big renovation budget. These easy ...

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.

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 ...

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 am experiencing a white powder coming up through the basement tiles in my 40-year-old Charleswood home. Can you recommend a cure? Possibly, a sealer that I can purchase and apply myself.

Tiled floors can really enhance a room. But you have to tread carefully when installing them. While it’s easy to spot a botched tile job after the grout is done, it’s much more difficult before.