Last Updated on May 25, 2026 by Ellen Christian Most basement drain problems don’t happen suddenly. They build. A slow ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: After heavy rainfall yesterday, I noticed water seeping through my basement floor. I removed the water and dried my floors, but the water is back today. What should I do to fix the issue and ...

Great value brand vinegar on store shelf - PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock White vinegar is a kitchen staple that you probably have in your home right now. While you most likely keep it in your kitchen, ...

TOWN OF CAMPBELL, Wis. (WEAU) - The Town of Campbell is asking residents to plug their basement floor drains. A media release from the Town of Campbell is asking this of all residents but especially ...

Some of the Iowans whose homes were damaged by floodwaters backing up through their basement floor drains are now discovering their insurance won't cover the damage. Jared Kirby, a bureau chief with ...