Basements & Crawlspaces

Need help with your finished basement, flooded basement, moldy carpet, sweating foundation walls? Want to check your crawlspace for water or termite damage? The Money Pit has the info you need.

We have over 70 articles discussing Basements & Crawlspaces including frequently asked questions, columns, tips, product reviews, e-newsletters, transcripts and news releases.

Basements & Crawlspaces Articles

Basements & Crawlspaces FAQ

: Solving Major Moisture Problem
Basements & Crawlspaces, Spring, Summer...
Moisture management typically involves several solutions working together. Adding plastic sheathing over the soil as a crawlspace vapor barrier is a ...

: Condo Basement Leaks
Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Spring...
I am trying to purchase a condo and during my home inspection of the home, I noticed standing water in the basement near the center of the baseme...

: Beware Basement Waterproofers
Basements & Crawlspaces, Contractors, Spring...
Learn how to avoid scams by basement waterproofing contractors...

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Painting Solid Concrete Walls

Basements & Crawlspaces, Painting & Staining...

Basement wall paints tend to be fairly thick and hence have some hole filling qualities. However, no matter what you do, the walls will not be silky ...

Wet Basement Blues

Basements & Crawlspaces...

My basement just flooded in the latest storm. I can't figure out the source of the leak and now have wet, moldy carpet. I need to dry it out and f.....

Basement Finishing System

Basements & Crawlspaces...

Dear Tom & Leslie,I'm trying to find Information about finishing a basement. I hard on your show about a prefabricated wall that I can put up in.....

Basements & Crawlspaces Columns

: Budgeting for a Home Bar
Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter...
As the popularity of home entertaining continues to grow, so does the range of smart, convenient amenities that can add a professional touch to the pr...

: April Weekend Projects
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Mold, Spring...
Spring is here! With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list. Here is where to...

: Basement Space: The Final Frontier
Basements & Crawlspaces...
If you’re feeling the need to stretch out a little space-wise and are lucky enough to have a basement, head downstairs. The basement is perhaps the mo...

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Don't Get Soaked By Wet Basements

Basements & Crawlspaces, Roofing, Storm Proofing...

April showers won't just bring May flowers, but wet basements too if homeowners don't maintain good outside drainage conditions. Wet basements are ......

Avoid Home Repair Rip-offs With These Tips

Basements & Crawlspaces, Chimneys, Contractors...

Your house is filled with dirt and dust. You can't use your bathroom or kitchen. People come and go all day. Was it an earthquake? Flood? No. Just s.....

Check House For Damage After Storm

Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Mold, Roofing, Storm Proofing...

Every year, nor'easter's, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, ... ...

Attics And Basement Floors

Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Structure...

Attics and basements are tough spaces to work in. Since both areas are outside the “living space” of your home, finding the right floor requires spe....

Basements & Crawlspaces Tips

: Dry Solution For Avoiding Rot
Basements & Crawlspaces...
To keep rot away, make sure all plumbing fixtures are properly caulked and sealed, and keep an eye out for water staining, leaking, and mildew in the....

Basements & Crawlspaces Product Reviews

: Wet Basements Worries No More
Basements & Crawlspaces, Mold, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations...
BEHR® Process Corporation has responded to this home improvement dilemma with the debut of BEHR Basement & Masonry Waterproofing Paint. Developed ...

Basements & Crawlspaces E-newsletter

Basements & Crawlspaces E-newsletter Articles

: Curb Appeal Matters - 8/10 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Walls & Ceilings...
Americans love their lawns and yards. Last year, they spent nearly $45 billion on professional lawn and garden services for their outdoor spaces, mak...

: Hurricane Season Underway - 6/8 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations...
It's the time of year millions of Americans dread: Hurricane Season. Many Americans on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are probably used to storm preps ...

: All Decked Out - 4/27 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Outdoor Structures, Painting & Staining, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings...
Thinking about your next project? Why not add a wood deck to your home? As more of us look for ways to create outdoor living spaces, a deck cost-eff...

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Basements & Crawlspaces Transcripts


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Condo Basement Leaks Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Spring... I am trying to purchase a condo and during my home inspection of the home, I noticed standing water in the basement near the center of the baseme... Beware Basement Waterproofers Basements & Crawlspaces, Contractors, Spring... Learn how to avoid scams by basement waterproofing contractors... View more Basements & Crawlspaces FAQ... Painting Solid Concrete Walls Basements & Crawlspaces, Painting & Staining... Basement wall paints tend to be fairly thick and hence have some hole filling qualities. However, no matter what you do, the walls will not be silky ... Wet Basement Blues Basements & Crawlspaces... My basement just flooded in the latest storm. I can't figure out the source of the leak and now have wet, moldy carpet. I need to dry it out and f..... Basement Finishing System Basements & Crawlspaces... Dear Tom & Leslie,I'm trying to find Information about finishing a basement. I hard on your show about a prefabricated wall that I can put up in..... Basements & Crawlspaces Columns Budgeting for a Home Bar Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter... As the popularity of home entertaining continues to grow, so does the range of smart, convenient amenities that can add a professional touch to the pr... April Weekend Projects Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Mold, Spring... Spring is here! With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list. Here is where to... Basement Space: The Final Frontier Basements & Crawlspaces... If you’re feeling the need to stretch out a little space-wise and are lucky enough to have a basement, head downstairs. The basement is perhaps the mo... View more Basements & Crawlspaces Columns... Don't Get Soaked By Wet Basements Basements & Crawlspaces, Roofing, Storm Proofing... April showers won't just bring May flowers, but wet basements too if homeowners don't maintain good outside drainage conditions. Wet basements are ...... Avoid Home Repair Rip-offs With These Tips Basements & Crawlspaces, Chimneys, Contractors... Your house is filled with dirt and dust. You can't use your bathroom or kitchen. People come and go all day. Was it an earthquake? Flood? No. Just s..... Check House For Damage After Storm Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Mold, Roofing, Storm Proofing... Every year, nor'easter's, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, ... ... Attics And Basement Floors Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Structure... Attics and basements are tough spaces to work in. Since both areas are outside the “living space” of your home, finding the right floor requires spe.... Basements & Crawlspaces Tips Dry Solution For Avoiding Rot Basements & Crawlspaces... To keep rot away, make sure all plumbing fixtures are properly caulked and sealed, and keep an eye out for water staining, leaking, and mildew in the.... Basements & Crawlspaces Product Reviews Wet Basements Worries No More Basements & Crawlspaces, Mold, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations... BEHR® Process Corporation has responded to this home improvement dilemma with the debut of BEHR Basement & Masonry Waterproofing Paint. Developed ... Basements & Crawlspaces E-newsletter Basements & Crawlspaces E-newsletter Articles Curb Appeal Matters - 8/10 Money Pit e-Newsletter Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Walls & Ceilings... Americans love their lawns and yards. Last year, they spent nearly $45 billion on professional lawn and garden services for their outdoor spaces, mak... Hurricane Season Underway - 6/8 Money Pit e-Newsletter Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations... It's the time of year millions of Americans dread: Hurricane Season. Many Americans on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are probably used to storm preps ... All Decked Out - 4/27 Money Pit e-Newsletter Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Outdoor Structures, Painting & Staining, Storm Proofing, Walls & Ceilings... Thinking about your next project? Why not add a wood deck to your home? As more of us look for ways to create outdoor living spaces, a deck cost-eff... View more Basements & Crawlspaces E-newsletter Articles... Small Kitchens, Big Impact - 4/6 Money Pit e-Newsletter Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Doors, Faucets, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Tools... If you have a small space, you need to get imaginative to make it seem bigger and create storage for your stuff. If that small space is a kitchen, th... Super Snooper - Who's Looking at YOUR house? 3/30 Money Pit e-Newsletter Basements & Crawlspaces, Foundation... Spring is in the air, and that means fresh thoughts, new beginnings, and ideas for home renovation are beginning to take shape. But don’t wait until ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 8th Basements & Crawlspaces, Contractors, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Safety... You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but if you have been breathing it without knowing, it could eventually kill you. We’re talking about radon, a... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 30th Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Foundation, Outdoor Structures, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing... Happy Birthday to Us! This Fourth of July, the United States will celebrate birthday number 230. That’s more than two centuries of freedom. Among t... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 23rd Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety... If you’re thinking about how HOT it was last summer, and you just can’t stand to think about sweating through another one, you might want to consider ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 26th Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Contractors, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Product Recomendations... Gas prices got you stranded at home this Memorial Day weekend? Use the extra day to become a real weekend warrior, and take on those projects you’ve ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 5th Basements & Crawlspaces, Energy Savings, Flooring, Home Security, Roofing, Storm Proofing... Have you looked up lately? The failure to find and fix minor roof problems is the number one cause of a major roof re-do. So, if you've let the roof... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 3rd Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions... As the spring real estate season swings into gear, experts predict a banner year for home sales. According to the National Association of Realtors, i... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 1st Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decorating & Design, Safety... Happy Fourth of July! Americans have enjoyed their freedom for 229 years! Among those we thank, the men and women in uniform who have served and are... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 27th Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Faucets, Lawn & Garden... The Memorial Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer… when homeowners dust off the grill, spruce up the lawn and start spending much mor... Newsletter dated 03-12-2005 Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Miscellaneous, Plumbing... Spring is definitely in the air, and it's the time of year most people put their house on the market or start shopping around for a home -- or both. ... Basements & Crawlspaces Transcripts Basements & Crawlspaces On Air Transcript For September 1, 2007, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Stairs & Railings, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For August 18, 2007, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Doors, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For July 28, 2007, Hour 2 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Foundation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing... View more Basements & Crawlspaces On Air... Transcript For July 21, 2007, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Faucets, Flooring, Heating, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For July 7, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Siding, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For June 30, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Kitchen Remodeling, Patio, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For June 16, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Toilet... Transcript For April 28, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Roofing, Siding, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For April 21, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Flooring, Plumbing, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For April 14, 2007, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Foundation, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Garage, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Pool, Toilet, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For March 31, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Doors, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Plumbing, Stairs & Railings... Transcript For March 24, 2007, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Roofing... Transcript For March 3, 2007, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Siding... Transcript For March 3, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Doors, Flooring, Foundation, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Siding... Transcript For February 24, 2007, Hour 2 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet... Transcript For January 20, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Tub & Shower... Transcript For January 13, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Storage & Organization, Tub & Shower... Transcript For January 6, 2007, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Painting & Staining, Remodels & Additions, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces... Transcript For December 2, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For December 2, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold... Transcript For November 25, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Doors, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For November 18, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Doors, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Faucets, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing... Transcript For September 23, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For September 23, 2006, Hour 2 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For September 2, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For August 19, 2006, Hour 2 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding... Transcript For August 19, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Flooring, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For August 5, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Doors, Electrical, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Roofing... Transcript For July 29, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Mold, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For July 29, 2006, Hour 2 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For July 1, 2006, Hour 2 Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights... Transcript For June 10, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Roofing... Transcript For May 6, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Mold, Pool, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings... Transcript For April 29, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Doors, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Safety... Transcript For April 22, 2006, Hour 2 Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Patio, Roofing, Tub & Shower... Transcript For April 1, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Plumbing, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces... Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 2 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining... Transcript For March 11, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Heating, Product Recomendations, Safety, Stairs & Railings... Transcript For March 4, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Chimneys, Cleaning, Doors, Flooring, Garage, Remodels & Additions, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces... Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 1 Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Structure, Tub & Shower... Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 2 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Garage, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces... Transcript For January 28, 2006, Hour 1 Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Plumbing, Roofing, Tub & Shower...
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