We have drainage problems and a damp basement in our house. When we select a lot for our new house, what potential drainage issues should we look for? — Gary C. Dear Gary: Inadequate drainage can ...

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to make admissions to public, four-year colleges automatic for the state’s top high school graduates. In 13 states, including Texas and Florida, public colleges admit all ...

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...

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 ...

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Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont Police have obtained a search warrant to access the flooded basement of the historic Gilbert Building in downtown Beaumont as part of an ongoing arson investigation ...

For homeowners with basements, nothing is as frustrating and costly as unexpected flooding. A clogged outdoor drain can turn a routine rainstorm into a financial nightmare, leaving behind soaked ...

Clogged drains are a household issue we all face at some point, regardless of whether we're homeowners, renters or visitors. Whether it’s due to a paper towel down the sink or a clump of hair down the ...

If your basement feels humid, smells musty, or you notice signs of mold growth, installing a basement dehumidifier is a smart move. It helps reduce condensate, moisture levels, improve air quality, ...

Users of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 have increasingly reported issues with rapid battery drain, which can be particularly frustrating given the device's promise of long battery life. Here are some ...