Aim to keep basement humidity between 40% and 50% in summer to prevent mold, musty smells, and allergens. Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity, fix drainage or flooding issues, and consider a vapor ...

And, finally, water can enter a basement directly, through window wells or doors. All three kinds of flooding happen in Chatham, along with street flooding, according to the report, which said the ...

When Nedra Sims Fears was growing up in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood in the 1960s and ’70s, the basement of her family home flooded at least six times. Twice, the water rose so high that it ...

RestoPros of Kansas City has released a comprehensive educational guide to help homeowners understand and prevent water damage from basement drain backups, one of the most common and costly issues ...

It’s been a month since the 1,000-year storm hammered the region. Flooding seriously damaged or destroyed nearly 2,000 homes throughout Milwaukee County. One hard-hit area was the 30th Street Corridor ...