This consists of a gravel-embedded perforated pipe installed in a trench that slopes toward a drainage point. It’s a good solution for flooding caused by groundwater. Typically installed six to 24 ...

Sump pumps are a key defense against basement and crawl space flooding. Learn how they work and why proper maintenance is ...

Q. Our house, built in the 1920s, has basement walls made of telephone tile (a type of clay blocks). We have quite a bit of seepage with rain. My husband wants to solve this problem by having interior ...

RestoPros of Tampa-St. Pete has released educational guidance for homeowners regarding the prevention and early detection of basement drainage problems, a common issue that can lead to significant ...

Editor’s note: In light of recent rains, we are reprinting a timely column originally published June 6, 2009. We have a 1973 two-story house with a basement that we’ve owned for about two years. The ...