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 ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How does an interior drainage system keep basements dry? Kevin Giufre of Never Wet Basement Waterproofing in Rochester, New York, shares expert ...

VICTORIA – Waking up to the sound of rushing water in the house can be pretty unnerving. For Madeleine Bragg and her husband Mike, they faced a flooded basement. “Mike gets up at 5 a.m. to go to work ...

We have a two-story house with a basement that was built in 1973. The problem is that whenever we get a downpour, the outside cellar drain, located at the bottom of the stairwell by the basement door, ...

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 ...

Last week, I started an answer to L.G. about his wet basement. His house was built in 2008, so I have a pretty good idea about how the foundation and drainage system was supposed to be built. Whether ...

Having a home with a basement comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing excess water. Basements are naturally prone to water accumulation from moisture, leaks, and ...

A French drain system can be an effective long-term solution to water drainage problems both inside and outside the home. French drain installation specialists, landscapers, foundation repair ...

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 ...