DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

Question: I am currently building a new house in River Park South and upon reviewing the blueprints a couple days ago, I noticed the plan does not include the typical exterior weeping tile system.

If you have excessive moisture entering your basement through the walls or floor, it’s likely a groundwater issue. The first step in remedying this situation should be examining your gutters, ...