Wet Basement? Installing expensive interior drainage systems and sump pumps may not be necessary. These systems often just manage the problem rather than solving it. Most basement moisture problems ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. My daughter lives in Shelburne, Vt. She has discovered many boxes in her basement storage room with mold near the bottom, but the walls and floor do not show any evidence of water infiltration. The ...

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. The previous owners painted our basement floor. It is currently peeling and flaking. How can I remove the existing coating. Is repainting a feasible option or should I invest in another type of ...

Q-The basement of our split-level house sometimes floods. A previous owner installed a sump pump with a perforated drain pipe around the inside perimeter of the basement floor, leaving an open channel ...

Q: Last year, we bought a house in the suburbs, and we’ve decided that we’ll need to refinish part of the basement. The basement is very humid in the summer, and the dehumidifier we have isn’t up to ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What signs help homeowners uncover basement moisture problems before they begin a remodeling project? According to a HelloNation article featuring ...