Basement & Crawl Space Moisture
Guide to keeping most basements & crawls 95% dry, 95% of the time. From Sound Home Inspections.

Downspout Drainage
The key to dry basement or crawl space. From Sound Home Inspections.

Dry Basements in Cold Climate
Straightforward solutions involving the selective use of basement thermal insulation and moisture-resistant materials, by J. Timusk, K. Pressnail, P. Eisenbach Chisholm.

Form-A-Drain
Perimeter drainage system, from CertainTeed.

Foundation Drainage
A sloped finish grade and properly placed perimeter drains will keep the basement dry. From the Journal of Light Construction Online.

How To Fight Dryrot
The name is a misnomer because the rot occurs in wet conditions, not dry. From Realty Times, 3Jan01.

How to Prevent Basement Leaks
Basement leaks are a serious matter; in most cases, however, seepage can be found and easily corrected by simply re-directing water away from a home. From Realty Times, 9Mar01.

How to Use Hi-Dry®
Step-by-step procedure for application of Xypex® crystallization product.

Installing a Sump Pump
Illustrated procedure, by Popular Mechanics.

Mandatory sump pumps possible for Canton MI
New rule would end free installation plan. From The Detroit Free Press, 29Jul99.

Plugging Cisterns, Cesspools, Septic Tanks, and Other Holes
Many rural homesites have underground holes for water (cisterns) or waste (cesspools, septic tanks, and seepage pits). They are safety hazards for people & animals & groundwater contamination. From Kansas State University [PDF format].

Repairing Leaks in Concrete and Masonry
Despite the best construction methods, any concrete construction can eventually develop cracks through which moisture can leak, leading to further deterioration of the structure. From Quikcrete.

Repairs to Typical Foundation Types
Different methods outlined for various problems, with links to descriptions and explanations. From JB Enterprises.

The Rot Doctor
Epoxy products designed to penetrate and cure rotten wood, and to help resist rot in good wood.

Seal Moisture from Masonry Walls
Water seeping through basement walls can be an aggravating and costly problem for many homeowners. From Home & Workshop Online.

Sealing Abandoned Cisterns
Old, abandoned cisterns are a physical threat to the safety of people, especially children. After a time, many cisterns fall into a state of disrepair or nonuse that precludes operation for the original purpose. From the South Dakota State University Extension Service.

Splash Blocks & Drywells
If rain is not drained away from the wall of a building, the standing water can damage the foundation or cause damp basement walls. From The University of Missouri Outreach & Extension.

Subsurface Drainage Installation
Common french drain installation. From NDS.

Trouble below
Simple steps may put plug in basement water woes, from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9Feb01.

Water, Water Everywhere
A common problem for homeowners. From Realty Times, 14Apr00.

Waterproofing
Subsurface geocomposite drainage system, from Fasteel.

Waterproofing Concrete and Masonry
Concrete and masonry walls and structures, particularly basements, can be treated with a water-resistant coating. From Quikcrete.

Waterproofing Products
Cement paint, waterproofer, hydraulic cement, more. From Bondex.

Wet Basements
Causes and cures for the most distressing experience a homeowner can have. From Accurate Home Inspection.

Wood Rot
Fact sheet, from Ohio State University Extension.

Wood Rot
The key to preventing rot is to control the wood's exposure to moisture and to employ a treatment program. From the Old House Web.