Nobody likes a wet basement. You can do some waterproofing yourself, but if you've got a severe water problem, your best bet is to call in a pro.

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First, the basement floor around the perimeter is busted up and removed to install an interior drain. On the other hand, if it’s a crawl space, the dirt around the perimeter is dug up.

The system eliminates the need for the costly excavation of below-floor drainage. The traditional-looking toilet sits on top of any floor in the house and is attached to a box with a macerating pump.

If your basement remains dry, and if no water has leaked into the house via the window, you might be able to use this system. Frankly, I wouldn't.

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