So, you've got a basement. Maybe it's your cozy hideaway, your makeshift gym, or just a place to toss all those boxes you ...

Q: There is water seeping in through the east wall in the basement, through the bricks. Do I need to work on this problem from the outside, near the side porch? Rain has washed away some of the ground ...

Many homeowners discover problems after moving in, but hidden water issues create some of the most serious financial stress.

Q. I live in a 14 year old townhouse and plan at some point to finish my basement for some added space. A problem that has persisted since I moved in (I'm the original owner) is this: bugs in the ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What signs help homeowners uncover basement moisture problems ...

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, ...

Just because you don’t feel the effects of moisture in the basement doesn’t mean you’re safe. A damp basement in Colorado Springs is bad news for your family. Besides harboring mold and allergens that ...

Q: I am looking for someone to fix a basement problem in our 1966 home. We now have a sump pump in the basement, but when we first moved here in 1975 we had a submersible pump. Every now and then it ...

Yes, it's true. Snow is not permanent. It melts, sometimes thanks to a warming rain. While the rain and meltdown are welcome signs of spring, that's an awful lot of water seeping into still ...