Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.

Foundation sealing prevents water from entering walls through cracks and pores. Sealed foundations keep more water outside. That external prevention reduces internal problems. Sump pumps handle only ...

Midwest homeowners know that heavy rain, melting snow, and shifting soil test even the best-built basements constantly. One ...

Finished basements might look like any other room in the house, but being underground still puts them at a higher risk for ...

On a quiet morning, Malott resident Gary Whiteley carefully unfolds a brittle, yellowed newspaper clipping. The edges are ...