Editor’s note: In light of recent rains, we are reprinting a timely column originally published June 6, 2009. We have a 1973 two-story house with a basement that we’ve owned for about two years. The ...

Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

RestoPros of Kansas City has released a comprehensive educational guide to help homeowners understand and prevent water damage from basement drain backups, one of the most common and costly issues ...

RestoPros of New Orleans has released an educational guide to help property owners understand and prevent basement drain backups, one of the most common causes of residential water damage. The ...

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 ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What signs help homeowners uncover basement moisture problems before they begin a remodeling project? According to a HelloNation article featuring ...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, many of us have been faced with unwelcome water in our basements at one time or another. Saturated soils following periods of unrelenting rain -- or, this winter, snow - ...

So, you've got a basement. Maybe it's your cozy hideaway, your makeshift gym, or just a place to toss all those boxes you ...