If you are, it can provide some relief. A damp basement floor feels uncomfortable and discourages use of the space. That might not matter if you or your kids never plan to go down there.

Rotting wood, efflorescence (a chalky white substance left by evaporation), spongy carpeting, loose floor tiles—all point to ...

Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can feel downright overwhelming. The good news is there are solutions ...