Basement Maintenance

Our basement maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

S22 E22: Mark McCullough and Richard Trethewey discuss keeping basements dry with Kevin O'Connor
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How To Keep A Basement Dry

Host Kevin O’Connor discusses wet basements and what homeowners can do about them with mason Mark McCullough and heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey.
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6 Simple Ways to Get Your Yard and Home Ready for Fall

As the fall season begins, there are a few maintenance tasks to pay attention to around the house. Here are six ways to prepare your yard and home for the cooler season.
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How To Pump Water Out Of Your Basement 

Whether it’s caused by a hundred-year flood or a plumbing malfunction, no one wants a swimming pool in their basement. Here are some ways to get rid of that standing water in your basement. 
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How to Test for Black Mold

Do you keep getting a whiff of something musty in your bathroom or basement? Afraid it might be mold? Learn about three of the most popular kits to test for mold at home.
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What to Know About Basement Foundation Cracks

Not every crack in a foundation wall—either concrete block or poured concrete—is cause for concern or needs to be fixed.
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How to Prevent Mold in Your Basement

Got mold in your basement? Read this guide to learn how to identify and treat mold.
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Sump Pump Installation in Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Exterior Drainage

Prevent basement flooding by installing and maintaining a sump pump.
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How to Insulate Your Basement

From preparation to installation, here's a how to insulate your basement.
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Tips for Waterproofing Your Basement

Need to stop water from coming into your basement? Use gutters, a drainage system, and interior waterproofing to keep your basement dry.
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How to Level a Concrete Floor

Get insider tips and a step-by-step guide for concrete floor leveling.
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All About Basement Mold

What you don't see can harm you.
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How to Replace a Basement Window

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window
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Top 10 Repair Questions

Expert answers to the most frequently asked home maintenance questions
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Sump Pump Cover

Should it be covered or sealed up to block out radon gas? Read on to learn why you may want to invest in a cover for your sump pump.