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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can ...

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 ...

Basement problems rarely stay small. A faint musty smell, a thin crack, or a damp corner can quietly grow into a structural ...

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 ...

My house is about 20 years old and has two places in the basement where small amounts of water occasionally come in after heavy rains. The record- breaking rain two Sundays ago was one when we leaked.

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, ...