The truth of the matter is that most basement water problems are not basement problems at all, but exterior drainage problems. So before you consider a sump-pump installation, take a good look (in the ...

Finding water in your basement can be a real nightmare for homeowners, especially if this exact scene has already happened before and you thought you’d taken all the precautions to prevent water from ...

Water seeping into a basement or crawl space erodes masonry on its way through, then fosters mold, bad odors and wood rot. To stop it, the first line of defense is a combination waterproofing and ...

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Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

As a contractor I have seen my share of water damage caused by just two to three inches of water in a basement. Having a sump pump installed is cheap insurance. Many times a homeowner will install ...

Q: I am in one unit of a building with 18 units. There are several buildings like mine, but only mine has a water problem. The water tends to gather at one end of the basement, which is 100 feet long ...

So, post flood in Iowa as many know.<BR><BR>Basement was flooded and we have LOTS of mud and sludge down there.<BR><BR>Anyway, is there a hand pump that would be tough enough to pump sludge? (Like a ...