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 ...
A bowing foundation wall is never a good sign. If a homeowner sees a slight bowing in a wall, it’s important for them to take swift action. Repairing a bowing basement wall before it becomes a ...
Basement waterproofing made simple. Learn the warning signs, how to pinpoint the moisture source, DIY fixes, pro options, and ...
Dear Jerry: While preparing the basement of our 1950 home for two bedroom additions, each with an egress window to be installed at the locations of existing basement windows, I removed the finish ...
Discover 15 affordable basement updates that can significantly boost your home's value, improve livability, and make your ...
So I live in an area with a very high clay content in the soil. The entire neighboorhood also happens to be built on natural springs. So the water table is alreayd pretty high. The basement walls had ...
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How to get your basement design right

Designing a basement isn't just about the wow-factor. First steps are the key design essentials to create a space that's warm, dry, has light and is safe ...
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, ...