The floor drains in older homes were piped in almost all cases with a simple P-trap just like you might find under your bathroom sink. The U-shaped pipe under the drain created a water seal, but ...

Getting rid of water in a basement with persistent flooding issues is a special kind of problem. These types of floor drains can help. It’s rare to find a basement that doesn’t experience moisture ...

Q-Our frame garage has a large concrete floor with a center sinkhole drain. When the floor is hosed down, the water settles at this center point for a long time before draining. We had a garage yea… ...

To install a French drain the first step is to dig a 6-inch-wide by 18- to 24-inch-deep trench around the perimeter of the slab. Line the trench with heavy plastic.

I upgraded my garage floor with Husky PVC interlocking garage tiles. This installation involved 31 boxes of tiles and 1 trim kit, totaling $1555 plus tax. **Installation Steps:** 1. Clean and prep the ...

This Rust-Oleum EPOXYSHIELD Garage Floor Coating is a water-based two-part epoxy that covers up to 250 square feet. This epoxy will protect your floor from hot tires, gasoline, motor oil ...

It’s a fact that every job is at least 87.3% easier when done in a clean, organized garage. Having painted walls, good lighting, and proper storage are all necessities, but finishing it off by ...

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When the garage was built, the concrete below the soil line should have been waterproofed. A perforated drain pipe should have been placed alongside or on top of the footing that supports your ...