A “drain tile” refers to a system of perforated pipes laid along the foundation, inside or outside. Also known as French ...

Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

RestoPros of Kansas City has released a comprehensive educational guide to help homeowners understand and prevent water damage from basement drain backups, one of the most common and costly issues ...

Having your drain back up is one of the most frustrating, dirty and expensive problems any homeowner can face. If it's happened to you once, you never want to have it happen again. Every drain in your ...