There is dampness in my basement between the walls and the floor. The basement is unfinished. How do I find a reliable outfit to review my problem and give me advice that I can trust? What questions ...

Treating visible water without finding its actual source almost guarantees the problem returns — and worse. Interior waterproof paint and sealants can build up dangerous hydrostatic pressure when ...

Poor exterior grading, clogged gutters, and high groundwater tables push hydrostatic pressure against basement walls, ...

If you’ve noticed damp walls or floors or a musty smell in your basement, you probably have a water problem. Wet basements are no joke, and the resulting mess nearly always worsens over time, creating ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Join us with ‘Mr. Fix It,’ Lou Manfredini, ...