How to Carpet a Basement Floor

Two options for dealing with potential moisture problems on a concrete basement floor

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - May 2004

How to Choose a Landscape Weed Barrier

Fabric weed barriers let moisture and air through, but plastic keeps water away from basements

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - April 2002

How to Deal with Basement Moisture and Mold Problems

How to deal with water problems around the basement foundation without digging up the foundation.

By Gary Wentz and Duane Johnson in The Family Handyman - April 2005

How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating

How to frame a basement and install insulation.

By Travis Larson in The Family Handyman - May 2004

How To Finish A Foundation Wall

When you frame exterior basement walls, insulate with rigid insulation or fiberglass insulation

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - July 2001

How to Fix a Cracked Basement Wall

Long, horizontal crack in basement block wall may indicate weakened wall

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - July/August 2004

How to Install a Drain Tube for Better Yard Drainage

How to install a drain tube and a dry well to correct a wet yard and damp basement.

By David Radtke in The Family Handyman - March 2000

How to Install a Drain Tube for Better Yard Drainage: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions

How to install a drain tube and a dry well to correct a wet yard and damp basement.

By David Radtke in The Family Handyman - March 2000

How to Install A Fiberglass Base Over Concrete

Plumbing and drain connections for basement bathrooms

By the experts at The Family Handyman in The Family Handyman - January 2003

How to Install a Terraced Window Well in Your Basement

How to build a series of low walls around your basement windows to let in more light.

By Sam Satterwhite in The Family Handyman - March 2001