DON’T finish walls until the basement is dry. Even if your basement walls have no visible cracks or leaks you may still have moisture issues. A simple DIY test will help you to find out. Tape a ...

One gallon seals 150 to 250 sq. ft. of poured-concrete walls, and 100 to 150 sq. ft. of concrete-block foundation.

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls.

Waterproofing your basement is a vital step in protecting your home from water intrusion and from water-related damage, and it’s also the very first step when finishing a basement. A ...

When concrete walls start to crumble, don't panic. Patch. Basement walls often bear the brunt of a wet Oregon winter, flaking and crumbling.