A French drain removes water from a basement by collecting moisture in a shallow trench, pulling it into a perforated pipe, and expelling it to a basin and sump pump. Because of the need to dig int...
In the basement bathroom our vanity, toilet and tub are on the same drain line. As in this picture. The vent for these pipes is connected between the toilet and the tub. We want to create a new ki...
A clean, operable basement floor drain is vital to a dry basement and house. Learn all about your basement floor drain and how to maintain it.
Solve soggy yards or recurrent basement floods with a French drain system. Discover what a French drain is and how it works.
LAY a shallow bed of stone along trough before setting the Aqua-Channel component on top. Make sure that up-stand is flat against the membrane or waterproof coating. Note that the product can be buttjointed where the run is straight and then mitred at the corners. CREATE a chase in the floor where Aqua-Channel will feed in ...
When water starts leaking into your basement, don't panic. Identify the problem and take these steps to rectify the situation.
Because basements are often fully underground, they have a tendency to build up a lot of moisture. Combine that moisture with a lack of sunlight, and you're likely to have a problem with smells cau...
Draining your water heater is a DIY-friendly task you should complete to keep your heater in working order. Here’s how to drain a hot water heater.
Worried that your wet basement will require an expensive fix? Here's how to assess and cure the most common cause.
Draining a pool will have to be done eventually, before winter or for maintenance. Here's how to drain a pool and the proper precautions to take.