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.

While community rules differ, in general, you will not need a permit just to seal or paint the concrete basement walls. If ...

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 ...

If you are like many homeowners I talk with, you think the thin black substance sprayed on foundation walls ... finish your basement at a later date, it’s virtually impossible to properly ...

Before you finish a basement, talk with a contractor about the waterproofing measures or repairs needed to keep your work safe. Skip to main content You have permission to edit this ...

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 ...

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.

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.