Basement Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our basement projects, how-tos, and designs.
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Easy Solutions for a Damp Basement
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about handling wet basements.
Why Are These Foundations Crumbling?
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough investigates a strange issue happening to foundations in the Northeast
Keep Basements Mold-Free
Planning to create or redo a below-grade living space? Finished basements are vulnerable to damage from storm-water intrusions, leaking pipes and hot-water tanks, or simply high humidity. Lower the risk of mold or mildew taking hold by remodeling with materials made to shake off damp conditions
How to Switch Basement Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner add switching to basement lights that used to be controlled by a pull string
How to Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.
How to Install a Basement Laundry
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement
How to Replace Basement Bulkhead Doors
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new pair of basement bulkhead doors
How to Install a Basement Bathroom
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom
How to Install a Drain Pump for a Basement Sink
Draining water from below-grade plumbing with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Stop Your Basement From Flooding
Afraid of water in the basement? Avoid a flooding disaster with damage-prevention specialist Michael Milligan.
How to Install a Dehumidifier Pump
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a faulty pump
How to Frame Walls for a Basement Room
Partitioning off a below-grade space with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks
Looking for water damage points with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and damage prevention specialist Michael Milligan
How to Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to keep a basement dry—even when the power goes out
How to Insulate a Basement
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to warm up a chilly concrete wall
Hydraulic Cement for Leaky Basements
Using the right product for patching holes where water seeps in will save you a trip back with a wet vac and a sump pump.
Installing a Basement Sump Pump
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how involved putting in a sump pump can be
Prepping Basement Walls for Drywall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews his best practices when building out walls on a concrete foundation
How to Frame Out Basement Walls
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall
How to Install a Water-Powered Sump Pump
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install an emergency backup sump pump
How to Waterproof a Basement
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.
How to Clear a Clogged Drain
In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs
How to Install a Sump Pump
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding
How to Replace a Basement Window
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window
How to Install a Utility Sink
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a utility sink