Basements
Get advice on keeping your basement dry, maintained, and mold-free, plus ideas for renovating your space.
These This Old House videos showcase all of our basement projects, how-tos, and designs.

Heat Pump Water Heater for Cold Climates
Energy efficiency is always a priority when it comes to household appliances, and building engineer Ross Trethewey shows us how solar-assisted heat pump water heaters are making waves.
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Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner remove and replace the window wells protecting her basement windows.
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A homeowner’s basement had water issues. This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helped solve the problem, installing a sump pump in the corner to keep the basement dry.
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Fixing a Damp Basement: Solutions for a Dry Home
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about handling wet basements.
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