Having a home with a basement comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to managing excess water. Basements are naturally prone to water accumulation from moisture, leaks, and ...

Yes, cracks in your basement floor can allow radon gas to enter. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can be harmful in ...

They're often installed along the floor or at the base ... Sometimes other solutions can solve basement water management issues without installing a trench drain. Here are a few common ...

The City of Florence Utilities Department will begin conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system starting Feb. 24 ...

When most people hear the term “drain tile,” they picture the round or square grate found in many basement slabs. It’s a ...

The fire service has begun removing water from the basement of an under-construction building at Dhanmondi 32, which has been ...

To help prevent this: Keep gutters clean and downspouts clear so water drains away from your home ... your home can cause cracks in your basement floor. Different types of soil react to moisture ...

Wastewater was backing up at three separate basement floor drains, which inspectors say is evidence of a 100% blockage. Some of the backup is near a clean dish drying rack, in front of a freezer ...

Then, the drain pipes divert the water to a sump pump which pumps the water outside. First, the basement floor around the perimeter is busted up and removed to install an interior drain.

A stress test was performed by the health department during the initial inspection and found wastewater was backing up at two out of three basement floor drains. The report said an odor from the ...