Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can ...

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 ...

When comparing the best flooring options for basements, especially in areas prone to moisture, the rules differ from upstairs. In a basement, you deal with humidity, cold concrete and the occasional ...

Zach Scott is a former MSUM wrestler who now wants to help homeowners pin their leaky basements and moisture problems to the mat. Zach Scott, owner and co-founder of a new basement repair business, ...

This week, I have decided to be repetitious about a concern I have. Every week I research, read and look for topics that I think will be interesting to you. Recently, however, I have been inundated ...

Storms and downpours can quickly flood your basement and create a real mess. Wading through soggy boxes of books, soaking carpeting, floating dog food bowls and sopping sofas, you might feel paralyzed ...

A basement water problem can be as obvious as there being several inches of floodwater standing at the base of the stairs. But runaway moisture doesn’t always manifest itself in plainly visible ways.

The Midwest is rather unique with regard to house construction. Our homes evolved with a built-in storage area for canned fruits and vegetables as we created space inside the foundation walls below ...