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 ...

Basement water that starts with a clogged gutter or a sloping yard can quickly turn into a five‑figure problem once flooring, drywall, and electrical systems are involved. When poor drainage sends ...

Water leaks and pooling in your basement can, unfortunately, happen for a number of reasons. Common culprits, though, include heavy rainfall seeping in (especially when a sump pump can't keep pace or ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

The remnants of Tropical Storm Debby made its way across central Pa. last month unleashing thunderstorms, tornado watches and floods. York County saw the worst of it on Aug. 9. That’s when a retired ...

Efflorescence is the white powdery substance you might notice on basement walls, concrete surfaces, or masonry materials. It forms when water moves through a porous material like concrete or brick, ...

When it comes to finishing or updating an unfinished basement, one of the most important ways to make the space functional is basement insulation. Basement foundation walls are naturally prone to ...

How Philadelphia Homeowners Can Spot Basement Leaks and Foundation Movement Early Philadelphia, United States - August ...