Q Some time ago you responded to my inquiry regarding fixing cracks in the cinder blocks walls in the basement of my 70-year-old home. The suggestions are working well, and, prior to starting the ...

Q. When there is heavy rain, moisture seeps through the concrete-block walls of my basement. Will waterproofing paint stop this? A. Waterproofing paint will often stop or reduce seepage through ...

Q. We never had a problem in the basement of our 1930's house (no water to speak of) until a few years ago when we began to notice a strong musty smell, despite having a dehumidifier (albeit a very ...