Wet Basement Repair: Curing a Wet Basement

The answer may be a dry well

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Required Tools for this Project

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    • Cordless drill
    • Jigsaw
    • Level
    • Spade

Required Materials for this Project

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    • Catch basin
    • 4-in. drainage pipe
    • Sump liner and cap
    • Fabric sock
    • Landscape fabric
    • Crushed gravel

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