Do it yourself basement waterproofingDo-it-yourself basement waterproofing is affordable, easy to do, and it works! The trick is finding the right wet basement solution for your home!

A wet basement can be a scary thing to many homeowners and the thought of fixing it yourself can seem a little overwhelming, but do-it-yourself basement waterproofing is a much easier task than many homeowners think! Initially DIY homeowners want to reach for waterproofing paints, which are only okay for a few months, but will begin to peel, pop off and leave your basement a mess and you’ll be suffering from a wet basement! Yuck!

Instead, choose an effective, long-term do-it-yourself basement waterproofing! Select an above floor hollow baseboard channel that quietly collects basement water and drains it away to your sump pump. There are different vinyl baseboard channels available to do-it-yourself homeowners, but none with the history and longevity the SquidGee Dry System has accomplished in the past 35+ years! The do-it-yourself SquidGee Dry System is proving its outstanding performance, ease of installation and affordablility in thousands of homes across the United States and Canada.

Still a little unsure if a do-it-yourself basement waterproofing system is right for you? Give us a call and share a little information with us, like where does the water enter your basement, how often does water seep into your basement and other basic information about your home and we’ll help you decide which basement system is right for your basement. You may simply need proper landscaping around your home’s foundation, which we can help you accomplish, or maybe a do-it-yourself baseboard channel is what your basement needs, which we can give you a quick quote for your next do-it-yourself project!

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A basement is the most popular place to store seasonal items and other valuables. Creating a usable and accessible storage system will keep your basement clutter-free and will make organizing your home simple and easy. If organizing is easy, you’ll actually enjoy the process and keep up with it daily, monthly and seasonally!

Important Basement Storage Tip: Be sure your basement is dry by installing a basement waterproofing system before storing valuable possessions!

Here are some clever basement storage ideas and solutions for your home!

basement stair storage and organizing

Underneath basement stairs can tend to be a catch-all for unwanted and underused items. Building a pull out storage solution under the basement stairs is a great use of space and makes your things more accessible.

basement stair food storagebasement stair jacket storage

Basement stair wall storage is often over looked, but is a really simple way to add additional storage to your basement. Try adding several hooks along the wall by the basement stairs to hang bulky winter coats and backpacks out of sight. Hanging shallow shelves along the basement stair wall instantly creates a basement pantry where you can storage canned goodies, sauces, pasta and other non-parisable food! We love the beadboard wall too!

basement rafter storage racks

Basement rafters make the perfect place to store seasonal things like summer toys, holiday decorations and other items you own, but don’t often use. Pick up a metal closet rack from your local home center or hardware store and install as you see above. Basement rafter storage is an easy and affordable basement storage!

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