This consists of a gravel-embedded perforated pipe installed in a trench that slopes toward a drainage point. It’s a good solution for flooding caused by groundwater. Typically installed six to 24 ...

Editor’s note: In light of recent rains, we are reprinting a timely column originally published June 6, 2009. We have a 1973 two-story house with a basement that we’ve owned for about two years. The ...

These tubes create a crude pipe that directs the water into the basement floor drain catch basin. If the tubes shift or move, they may become misaligned and the "pipe" will be broken. This can happen ...

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 ...

Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

Having your drain back up is one of the most frustrating, dirty and expensive problems any homeowner can face. If it's happened to you once, you never want to have it happen again. Every drain in your ...