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Water after a storm, damp walls, white powder, a musty smell. Here’s what each warning sign in your basement actually means, and which fix it points to.

Fieldstone foundations can last for generations, but the mortar between the stones wears out. What to look for in an older Massachusetts home, and when it’s time to repoint.

Most foundation cracks are harmless shrinkage cracks, but some point to real movement and almost all of them can leak. How to tell the difference, and when to call.

Frozen sump pump lines, power outages and snowmelt against the foundation cause most winter basement floods in Massachusetts. Here’s what to check and fix before the ground freezes.