If heavy rain frequently turns your basement into a quagmire, try one or several of these methods to fix the problem.

Contact a professional cleaning company if you suspect your basement has been flooded with contaminated materials. If not, consider a do-it-yourself (DIY) cleaning with a simple bleach mixture.

If the cracks are large enough and excess water is present, you may experience basement flooding through your foundation walls or flooring. Waterproofing is your biggest defense against basement ...