Basement Finishing and Waterproofing

Diagnose the causes for your wet basement problem and learn what the likely solutions are—and when you should call in a pro.

If your basement is wet and your lawn is too flat or has too much clay to drain, you may need to direct your gutters into a dry well. Learn how…

Carpet makes a finished basement warm and inviting, but unless you use the right kind of carpet pad odor caused by moisture rising through the…

We'll show you how to install a preassembled glass block panel for a basement window. This is much easier than installing a traditional…

If downspouts and regrading don't cure your damp basement, the most effective solution may be a drainage system and sump pump, which will…

How do you keep water out of the basement? First, try easy fixes likes gutters and landscaping. The next step is interior drain tile and a sump…

Wet or damp basements create musty odors and mold. Solutions are not always easy, but you can track the source of the moisture with a few simple…

A wet carpet in a flooded basement may be salvageable, depending on the water source, but you have to work fast before mold starts growing.…

Prevent damp basement floors from ruining carpet and other finished flooring. Install dimpled polyethylene to create an air space between the…

Turn your unfinished basement into beautiful, functional living space. Framing basement walls and ceilings is the core of any basement finishing…

Cracks in basement walls are common, but they can also be a sign of a weaken wall. We'll tell you how to handle this potentially dangerous…

We'll show you all the how-to steps you need to install a basement egress window, from cutting a hole in the basement wall to framing the…

Bring a flood of light into a dreary basement with a terraced window well. You also get an emergency escape route, planting beds and a view.…

In just a couple of hours, you can seal and insulate your rim joists, which are major sources of heat loss in many homes. This project will…

Install wider, flatter heating and cooling ducts (you can have them custom made) to increase headroom in your basement, especially when…

Build your "man cave" in a garage, a basement, a corner of the yard, or any other piece of unclaimed real estate in your house. Get inspired by…

Egress windows provide emergency exits in case of fire. We tell you how big they should be and where you need them in your home. If your…

We show two good ways to insulate and finish a basement or concrete wall. A 2x2 wall saves space and a 2x4 wall is easier to assemble and…

This article will show you how to add 6 mil plastic sheeting on the ground and insulate the walls in your crawlspace. We use foil-faced rigid…

Keep pumping water out of your sump even during a power failure with a water powered sump pump. Here's how they work.