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 ...

My basement has a dirt floor. I am digging around the foundation walls to install drain tile that will connect to a sump pit, and then I plan to eventually pour a concrete floor.<BR><BR>I pretty much ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: When it rains, I have a problem in my basement. After the earth is saturated, water enters through the foundation. I have an attached house and live on a hill. We have two bedrooms and a bath in ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

United Structural Systems of Illinois, Inc. released a guide on basement waterproofing for Illinois homeowners, addressing water intrusion risks and foundation damage from heavy rainfall and snowmelt.