Man installing luxury vinyl plank flooring over concrete - Doralin Samuel Tunas/Shutterstock Vinyl flooring has come a long way in recent years. It can mimic hardwood, stone, or tile, and comes in ...

Dear James: I am having a house built partially on a slab and on a crawl space. Is it necessary to install a vapor barrier under the concrete, and is this something I can do myself to save some money?

Surprise! It's all right to install virtually any type of flooring in your basement. Although hardwood should be avoided, homeowners have a plethora of other choices. Vinyl, ceramic tile, carpeting, ...