A basement water problem can be as obvious as there being several inches of floodwater standing at the base of the stairs. But runaway moisture doesn’t always manifest itself in plainly visible ways.

You would expect your home’s foundation to remain intact and provide service for life after construction. But that is unlikely to be the case, especially if you have water problems or drainage issues.

How can homeowners reduce the risk of basement leaks without major renovation? Kevin Giufre of Never Wet Basement ...