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How Does a Wet Basement or Wet Crawl Space Affect Your Home?

Date February 22, 2022

Wet Basements and Crawl Spaces Hazards Wet basements and crawl spaces are a problem for many homeowners in Virginia. If water seeps into your basement, it can cause damage to your personal possessions and can leave unsightly stains on your walls and floor. This is why many homeowners invest in interior drainage systems. Keeping water...

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Categories: Basement Waterproofing Crawl Space Repair Vapor Barriers

Things to Consider before Adding Living Space to a Basement

Date December 16, 2021

Have you thought about finishing your basement and adding living space – an extra bedroom and bath, a home office, a media room, or even an apartment? There are many reasons why other families in Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland have improved their basements. A blog on the Basement Masters Waterproofing website, Seven Fabulous Uses...

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Seven Fabulous Ideas and Uses for A Finished Basement

Date November 18, 2021

Many homeowners in Northern Virginia & Southern Maryland use their finished basement as a place for doing laundry or storing seasonal or unused items. Have you ever considered lowering the floor in your basement so you can put in a finished basement and increase the amount of living area in your home? Following are some...

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Spring in Virginia: Now is the Time for Waterproofing

Date March 12, 2014

Common Water Problems in Virginia Due to frequent storms and other precipitation in Virginia, water is an issue for many homeowners. If water finds its way into your basement, it can cause several issues in various areas of the home. That is why it is important to make sure that your home is completely protected...

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