Another area where cracks are commonly found is at the bottom of the basement walls. When a foundation is poured, its footing—a wide flat base made from concrete a… See more

Window wells are a common source of basement wall leaks because they tend to retain water if a proper drainage system wasn’t installed beneath the well when the house was … See more

If your foil test showed that water is soaking through your basement walls and leaving them wet, you’ll want to get on with waterproofing basement walls from the inside: Sea… See more

If you or a previous owner painted the basement walls, you’ll have to remove the paint before applying sealer, which only adheres well to bare masonry. It’s common to find seve… See more