Basements
Get advice on keeping your basement dry, maintained, and mold-free, plus ideas for renovating your space.
These This Old House videos showcase all of our basement projects, how-tos, and designs.
A homeowner’s basement had water issues. This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helped solve the problem, installing a sump pump in the corner to keep the basement dry.
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Fixing a Damp Basement: Solutions for a Dry Home
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about handling wet basements.
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Why Are These Foundations Crumbling?
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast
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How To Keep Your Basement Mold-Free
Start here if you suspect mold in your basement or want to prevent it in a newly built home.
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