Worried about water in your basement? Here are pointers from the University of Minnesota Extension, the University of Minnesota Environmental Health and Safety Department, the Insurance Federation of ...

Heavy rainfall has forced some homeowners to peel up soggy basement carpeting and contemplate what to do next. Despite the risks — and the reality that nothing stands up to flooding as well as ...

Q: I recently moved into a house with wall-to-wall carpeting in most rooms. The carpets are very dirty. I can’t afford a pro cleaner right now and wondered if do-it-yourself cleaning is feasible. Can ...

Making decisions about installing flooring in the basement requires considering several factors, such as comfort, how the space will be used, and environmental conditions. If you have determined that ...

Did your basement take a hit during a storm this summer? Downpours can quickly flood your basement and create a real mess. Wading through soggy boxes of books, soaking carpeting, floating dog food ...

CINCINNATI — With heavy rains now hitting the Cincinnati area, basements across the Tri-State could see water, from saturated yards and clogged gutters. Many gutters are filled with spring tree blooms ...

Carpeting stores around the state are reporting an uptick in business related to recent heavy rains and flooding. Dan Ellis owns “The Floor Store” in Newton and he’s seeing twice as much business as ...