Basement walls are more prone to moisture, mold and mildew damage, so go with a protective coating like Pratt & Lambert’s Blok-Tite Masonry Waterproofing Paint.

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Today’s basements have become a luxury haven, where home theaters, wine cellars and game rooms are the norm. When buying a new home, many people toss around the idea of finishing the basement… ...

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Amspacker says if you want to finish the basement in your home, it’s a good idea to wait a year to do it. “Wait four seasons to see what happens as far as moisture infiltration,” Amspacker says.

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