You can finish a basement, transforming it ... like cracks in the foundation walls. Weitz says there are a few steps to take before waterproofing your basement that may save you some money.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling ... is seeping through the basement walls from the outside, a masonry waterproofing product ...

Q: I am finishing my basement ... mold in wall cavities or beneath the floor. Mold usually can be traced to condensation forming in wall or floor cavities or from groundwater leaks. Before ...

Another option is cement-based dry powders, which are mixed with water or with prepackaged liquids before ... walls. Prior to application of a waterproof coating, thoroughly inspect your basement ...

If you are dealing with water leakage into your basement, you may also have some mold. It’s best to have a professional inspect the walls and get rid of any mold they find before waterproofing.

Now with your new high ceiling (or lower slab), you carry on finishing the rest of the project. One of the things we need more of in our basement is storage space ... to expose the entire foundation ...

Bob from Great Lakes Waterproofing joins us to talk about their process and how it can help you waterproof your home through a non-destructive process. Their water proofing system saves time and ...

You can finish ... basement waterproofing is evident through smell (mold and mildew), sight (stains, efflorescence, mold, or pooled water), or intrusion points, like cracks in the foundation walls.