This consists of a gravel-embedded perforated pipe installed in a trench that slopes toward a drainage point. It’s a good solution for flooding caused by groundwater. Typically installed six to 24 ...

For homeowners with basements, nothing is as frustrating and costly as unexpected flooding. A clogged outdoor drain can turn a routine rainstorm into a financial nightmare, leaving behind soaked ...

A hard rain a few weeks ago exposed a weakness in our basement waterproofing system, just the third time this has happened since we had the house built in 1992. One entire end of the basement flooded, ...

RestoPros of Tampa-St. Pete has released educational guidance for homeowners regarding the prevention and early detection of basement drainage problems, a common issue that can lead to significant ...

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 ...