Q: Lately I’ve noticed water leaking into my basement after heavy rain. It seems to happen every time a storm rolls in, and I’m not sure what the cause is. What should I do to repair the leaks and ...

Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is there are solutions that ...

Q. We have an unattached garage and in the wintertime the floor is very slippery. If we have any snow on our feet or any water drips from the cars onto the floor we slip. We are in our seventies and ...

Question: Is a leaking basement a common problem? Answer: Leaking basements are a common problem. Usually, water penetration into the basement is not dangerous to the home owner unless it is excessive ...

Our building’s basement is leaking water through the back wall where the old coal chute used to be. Can anyone recommend someone to do the waterproofing? I’ve checked with a few masons/contactors and ...

This is a close-up photo of a mortar joint between two layers of brick. Note the tiny cracks where wind-driven water can seep into the wall. (Courtesy of Tim Carter) Analysis by Tim Carter Unless you ...

Though care is taken during construction to divert exterior water and moisture from the space, they are not waterproof.

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, ...