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Basement Concrete Cleaning
Wondering if cleaning the concrete of a basement is a service a company provides. Looks like a dog ran rampant in a property I'd like to purchase. If not a service, any recommendations? It stinks like yikes and the walls look just as bad....

Adding a Basement Increases Value of Home
I have a 4 foot crawl space under my home. I am considering digging it out and adding a basement. What is the general opinion on this matter. Is it best to leave it alone? Will it add value to the home? Is it too much of a logistical/expensive nightmare to be...

Adding a Second Door Bell for Basement
I often work in the basement of my home and often can not hear the door bell when it rings. I've tried the wireless extension bells but the batteries don't seem to last very long. I'd like to install a second bell/ringer/gong in my basement next to the existing...

Bad Smell from Hole in Basement Floor
In my basement I have a bad smell coming from the hole in the floor. I think its called the sewer and has a bad smell coming from it, so what can I do?

Basement Flooding
I have had drain tile and sump pump added to my Basement. I still get one Flood a year when there is a heavy rain. What can I do?

Basement Flooding/Sealers
I was wondering if sealers will seal basement floors?

Basement Floods and Water Comes Up Through Drains
Our basement floods water and comes up through the floor drains. What causes this?

Basement Leaks Only When it Rains
Why does my basement only leak when it rains?

Basement Leaks Through the Snap Ties
We have just moved into a 5 year old home with a professionally landscaped yard. The home was a former show home. I have watered our lawn a few times and every time I do, we get water leaking into the basement through the snap ties (form supports). We have contacted...

Basement Prone to Water Damage
My basement is prone to water damage due to a nearby creek. What would you use on the walls? In five years it flooded once. We had about 2 to 3 inches of water. I believe I have the problem fixed. But I don't want to chance it....