The Wet Basement Manual: Methods and Innovations Employed Since 1947

Do you dread going into the cellar during a hard rain? You just know you’re going to see puddles on the floor or get a sneezing fit from the musty air. A wet basement – a problem that plagues about 60% of homeowners, according to the American Society of Home Inspectors – is not a situation to ignore.

Even intermittent leaks can rot your house’s structure, attract termites and carpenter ants, and cause noxious molds to flourish. Any of those could require costly repairs or sink your property value (you know, when people start buying houses again). But you can usually stem the tide with a few simple fixes that don’t cost a bundle.

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