Having a home with a basement comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing excess water. Basements are naturally prone to water accumulation from moisture, leaks, and ...

For homeowners with basements, nothing is as frustrating and costly as unexpected flooding. A clogged outdoor drain can turn a routine rainstorm into a financial nightmare, leaving behind soaked ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- How does an interior drainage system keep basements dry? Kevin Giufre of Never Wet Basement Waterproofing in Rochester, New York, shares expert ...

A dry basement is superb. A basement that leaks is anything but! To keep the basement of your new house dry, several important design elements need to be included in the exterior drainage and grading ...

A hard rain a few weeks ago exposed a weakness in our basement waterproofing system, just the third time this has happened since we had the house built in 1992. One entire end of the basement flooded, ...

Before the new in-basement drainage system can be installed, the perimeter of the basement needs to be removed and carried away. Foreman Daniel Monroy shows the new system that will line the perimeter ...

With an expected freeze Monday night, here is how to quickly drain your sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage, if you don't have time to blow it out. 1. Locate the main shut-off valve to your ...