Basement Videos

There are a lot of reasons why a basement might take on water. Groundwater can seep in under the floor, downspouts could be positioned too close to the home. When a homeowner wanted to finish the basement for his daughter’s play area, he had to get to the bottom of the moisture problem first, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey knew a sump pump would solve it.

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about handling wet basements.

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows how to simplify your basement lighting system with one switch.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.

Watch as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new pair of basement bulkhead doors

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to properly install a drain pump for your basement sink.

Afraid of water in the basement? Avoid a flooding disaster with damage-prevention specialist Michael Milligan.

One way to handle nasty moisture buildup in your home is to install a new dehumidifier pump. Read how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva walks us through how to frame walls to add a room to your basement.

Household plumbing leaks can quickly cause significant water damage and costly repairs. Learn how to prevent leaks in our step-by-step guide.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to keep a basement dry—even when the power goes out.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to warm up a chilly concrete wall

Using the right product for patching holes where water seeps in will save you a trip back with a wet vac and a sump pump.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how involved putting in a sump pump can be

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews his best practices when building out walls on a concrete foundation

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install an emergency backup sump pump

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.

In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a utility sink