Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...

Wet Basement? Installing expensive interior drainage systems and sump pumps may not be necessary. These systems often just manage the problem rather than solving it. Most basement moisture problems ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

Our wet winter has left a lot of homeowners with wet basements. But before calling a basement waterproofing contractor, try other remedies. Many contractors who advertise solutions to basement ...

Yes, it's true. Snow is not permanent. It melts, sometimes thanks to a warming rain. While the rain and meltdown are welcome signs of spring, that's an awful lot of water seeping into still ...

Wet basement? Thinking about calling a basement-waterproofing contractor? Stop right there. Many contractors will propose installation of expensive interior drainage systems — even if you don’t need ...

Our neighbors have been complaining that their wet basement is caused by some problem in our house. There was indeed a fair amount of water that flowed in big rainstorms from our side, under the fence ...

Treating visible water without finding its actual source almost guarantees the problem returns — and worse. Interior waterproof paint and sealants can build up dangerous hydrostatic pressure when ...

July’s record rainfall in Indianapolis, following the wettest June in Indiana history, has left many Hoosier homeowners struggling with flooded basements. That water can do thousands of dollars in ...

Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...