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 ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. During the season when humidity is high, a dehumidifier in a damp basement can be running almost all the time. So it’s good ...

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 ...

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 ...

The B-Dry® Owner’s Association, a group of licensed basement waterproofing contractors, has launched the B-Dry® Wet Basement Analyzer, a free online tool that helps consumers identify the problem and ...

What’s the best way to keep your basement dry? “You have to think like a raindrop,” says David Callahan, customer support representative at Model Remodel, a Seattle design-build contractor. “Water’s ...

(NC)-There are a number of simple ways to reduce moisture on damp basement walls and prevent this from growing into full-scale leaks or a major mould issue. Make sure your rain gutters are functioning ...

Dear Jerry: I read your columns weekly and enjoy them, but your recent series on wet or damp basements made me want to contact you. Weekly on the radio I hear about this problem and the answer is the ...