Nobody likes a wet basement. You can do some waterproofing yourself, but if you've got a severe water problem, your best bet is to call in a pro.

Whether it begins with a trickle or a flood, water damage in your home can be very expensive. According to HomeAdvisor, the average water-related repair carries a price tag between $350 and $1,200.

Q. When there is heavy rain, moisture seeps through the concrete-block walls of my basement. Will waterproofing paint stop this? A. Waterproofing paint will often stop or reduce seepage through ...