DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

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 ...

I often think about how blessed I am to have worked on older homes long before I started building new ones. It provides me with a benchmark to judge modern building methods and products. Take the ...

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 ...

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Q. I live in a 1950s ranch house with a full basement. An architect’s old drawing of the house shows a cistern (a holding tank for rainwater, etc.) under the basement floor at one end. There is tile ...

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Basement waterproofing combines a number of techniques to stop water buildup in the basement. Musty odors, water stains, mold, and visible water are just some signs you may need basement waterproofing ...