What’s the best way to keep your basement dry? “You have to think like a raindrop,” says David Callahan, customer support representative at Model Remodel, a Seattle design-build contractor. “Water’s ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. During the season when humidity is high, a dehumidifier in a damp basement can be running almost all the time. So it’s good ...

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 ...

If you're living with hot, damp air at home, it’s time to get acquainted with the dehumidifier. These appliances quietly pull in moisture from the air, which helps prevent mold growth and improve air ...

StayDry® has published a guide that examines the distinctions between waterproofing and damp-proofing techniques for basements. This resource provides homeowners with information on moisture ...

Many people associate a wet basement with seeing water, but that’s not the only symptom of a potential problem, according to Wes Pfleiger, marketing manager at Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing. In addition ...

So I live in an area with a very high clay content in the soil. The entire neighboorhood also happens to be built on natural springs. So the water table is alreayd pretty high. The basement walls had ...

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Researchers from several area institutions received a significant federal grant to investigate whether living in a home with a damp basement impacts a person's physical and/or mental ...