Nobody likes a wet basement. You can do some waterproofing yourself, but if you've got a severe water problem, your best bet is to call in a pro.

Don't let your basement languish as a storage room or dreary laundry space. By insulating your basement you'll open up the possibilities of what you can do with a warm and inviting extra floor of ...

A dry basement used primarily for storage can become a bonus room in a house for a relatively small investment.The area already is heated, or can be easily because the furnace is nearby. With the ...

Install Insulation One of the best ways to get rid of moisture in basement is to make it difficult for it to enter in the first place. Well placed insulation will help to cut down on condensation.

Insulation is key to making a finished basement feel comfortable and to eliminate the dank feeling that commonly occupies below-grade spaces. Start by covering the foundation walls with ¾-inch ...

I am hesitant about adding insulation to the basement floor given the low ceiling height. A couple years ago, I put in R-4.75 basement windows to replace the three old windows, which were in need ...

Q: I live in a townhouse built in the early 1980s. It has a finished basement with a small egress window with a rounded well outside. During heavy rainstorms, which we've had many of this summer ...

Q: What’s causing water to drip from behind the basement insulation and vapour barrier in our brand new home? The builder is consulting a building science expert before proceeding with ...

Steve Maxwell answers reader questions about insulating the bottom half of basement walls, the best time to reshingle a roof, and the best laminate flooring for a kitchen. Q: What can I do to add ...