Unlike regular cement mixes, hydraulic cement expands to fill cracks and holes effectively. If spring has sprung a leak in your basement wall, it is time to head to your local hardware store or lumber ...

Q: We have several hairline cracks in our basement floor that let water seep in and make puddles after heavy rains. Several years ago, we tried to patch them with a concrete mix, but it didn’t help.

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 ...