Though care is taken during construction to divert exterior water and moisture from the space, they are not waterproof.

Q. My house was built in the ’40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that’s peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...

Learn how to effectively patch large holes in a cinder block wall with these easy-to-follow steps. Whether it’s for structural repairs or aesthetic fixes, this guide has you covered. State Department ...

So I live in an area with a very high clay content in the soil. The entire neighboorhood also happens to be built on natural springs. So the water table is alreayd pretty high. The basement walls had ...

I'm finishing my basement into a dedicated home theater and I have two questions:<BR><BR>1) Can I attach drywall directly to cinder-block or concrete? In my stairwell leading into the basement I don't ...