I’ve wrestled with this exact thing in my 1920s basement. Tried rigid foam directly on the stone at first—looked tidy, but after one wet spring, I not...

The mesh fence sounds handy, but honestly, my lab figured out how to push under it after a week or two. Labs are smart and stubborn, lol. I ended up u...

Had a similar experience with dye testing myself—thought I'd be clever and save some cash, but ended up scrubbing grout lines for days. Not fun. Event...

I've tried a bunch of sealants over the years, and honestly, nothing's 100% puddle-proof. But a good semi-transparent stain plus slightly angling the ...

Storm windows can definitely make a noticeable difference, especially if your current windows are older single-pane types. I've seen them cut down dra...