Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can ...

That musty whiff when you open the basement door is easy to ignore. But a stain that keeps spreading or a small puddle that shows up after storms, not so much. If this sounds familiar, you’re not ...

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 ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

Light streaming through doorway into dark basement - Matthew Troke/Shutterstock If you have a basement with that distinct musty smell and hope to fix it with a fan or by opening a window, there's bad ...

Basements are notorious for moisture issues, from musty smells to visible water seepage spots. If you’ve noticed any signs of excess moisture, you might be wondering if sealing the concrete floor is ...

Zach Scott is a former MSUM wrestler who now wants to help homeowners pin their leaky basements and moisture problems to the mat. Zach Scott, owner and co-founder of a new basement repair business, ...

Basement problems rarely stay small. A faint musty smell, a thin crack, or a damp corner can quietly grow into a structural and financial headache that keeps escalating every season. If you understand ...

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...