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Even light rain can expose hidden drainage issues. Here's what local experts say homeowners should do now to prevent basement ...

Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is there are solutions that ...

So, I have a basement with my house, and I want to get a battery-powered backup sump pump to minimalize my chances of having my basement flood. I actually went out and already purchased the backup ...

When heavy seasonal rains start pooling around your house, the last thing you want is to be humming Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising” as water creeps up in your basement. But that may be the ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...