Seasonal Maintenance

Homeowner removing leaves and debris from a basement window well.

Window Well Drainage Maintenance: How to Prevent Basement Leaks

August 19, 202611 min read

When heavy seasonal rainstorms hit, your basement windows are among the most vulnerable points on your home's exterior envelope. Below-grade window wells are designed to let natural light into subterranean living spaces, but they also act as natural collection basins for rainwater, melting snow, windblown leaves, and windblown.

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Home Maintenance

How to Prevent Basement Water Pooling Around Your Foundation

August 19, 202612 min read

Water is your home's most persistent adversary, and nowhere is that more apparent than in a damp or flooded basement. Learn how to prevent basement water pooling using proper gutter cleaning, downspout extensions, and DIY yard grading techniques.