Basement Videos
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How to Install a Sump Pump
There are a lot of reasons why a basement might take on water. Groundwater can seep in under the floor, downspouts could be positioned too close to the home. When a homeowner wanted to finish the basement for his daughter’s play area, he had to get to the bottom of the moisture problem first, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey knew a sump pump would solve it.
Easy Solutions for a Damp Basement
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about handling wet basements.
Why Are These Foundations Crumbling?
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast
How To Keep Your Basement Mold-Free
Learn top methods to prevent and eliminate mold in your basement. Get tips on moisture control, ventilation, and more from our experts.
How To Switch Basement Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows how to simplify your basement lighting system with one switch.
How To Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.
How To Install a Basement Laundry
Watch as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement.
How to Replace Basement Bulkhead Doors
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new pair of basement bulkhead doors
How To Install a Basement Bathroom
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom.
How to Install a Drain Pump for a Basement Sink
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to properly install a drain pump for your basement sink.
How to Stop Your Basement From Flooding
Afraid of water in the basement? Avoid a flooding disaster with damage-prevention specialist Michael Milligan.
How To Install and Maintain a New Dehumidifier Pump
One way to handle nasty moisture buildup in your home is to install a new dehumidifier pump. Read how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.
How To Frame Walls for a Basement Room
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva walks us through how to frame walls to add a room to your basement.
How To Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks and Make Upgrades
Household plumbing leaks can quickly cause significant water damage and costly repairs. Learn how to prevent leaks in our step-by-step guide.
How To Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to keep a basement dry—even when the power goes out.
How to Insulate a Basement
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to warm up a chilly concrete wall
Hydraulic Cement for Leaky Basements
Using the right product for patching holes where water seeps in will save you a trip back with a wet vac and a sump pump.
Installing a Basement Sump Pump
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how involved putting in a sump pump can be
Prepping Basement Walls for Drywall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews his best practices when building out walls on a concrete foundation
How to Frame Out Basement Walls
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall
How to Install a Water-Powered Sump Pump
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install an emergency backup sump pump
How to Waterproof a Basement
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.
How to Clear a Clogged Drain
In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs
How to Install a Sump Pump
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding
How to Replace a Basement Window
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window
How To Install a Utility Sink
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a utility sink