Brookline Homeowner Seeks Advice Most home basements are below ground, leaving them dark and damp. Some are even susceptible to flooding during large amounts of rain. For these reasons, the best flooring choices for a basement are moisture resistant. These include ceramic tile, engineered hardwood, rubber and laminate. Each of these options will offer the best choice of deterring mold and mildew growth, even in a damp basement. A homeowner in Brookline, NH was looking to replace her basement flooring. …