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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Water leaks and pooling in your basement can, unfortunately, happen for a number of reasons. Common ...

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 ...

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — With all the rain this spring it's all hands-on deck at Service Restoration in Bloomington. "It's busy, busy,” manager Ray Sandey said. "Everybody's working right now." Over the ...

Basement flooding during heavy rainfall is a serious concern for many homeowners, especially in urban areas where poor drainage and rapid construction increase waterlogging risks. Beyond damaging ...

Chicago was built along a maze of rivers and marshy wetlands, and flooding has been an issue since Day One. Over the years, engineers have dreamt up some big, ambitious schemes to keep the water ...

Aim to keep basement humidity between 40% and 50% in summer to prevent mold, musty smells, and allergens. Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity, fix drainage or flooding issues, and consider a vapor ...

LANCASTER, Pa. — Central Pennsylvania is still expected to feel the effects of flooding into the weekend and with another storm heading this way, it may be time to double-check a home’s sump pump.