Dry ideas for wet basements: effective methods for keeping water out of your basement

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Damp basements are often caused by moisture in the soil. This can be corrected by waterproofing, but a less expensive method would be to channel the water away from the house. The checking and remodeling of drain systems and collection systems are discussed, along with the use of a sump pump.

Environmental aspects, Basements

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Predicting moisture problems with your PC

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Moisture buildup in homes can cause structural and even health hazards, but a software program, called 'Moist,' from the Building and Fire Research Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology can help lessen moisture risk in new construction.

Software, Services, Column, United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Humidity

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Keeping your lawn disease free

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Most lawn diseases are caused by a fungi that can often be overcome by changing one's watering, mowing or lawn-feeding practices. Advice for preventing, identifying and solving fungal problems is provided.

Methods, Diseases, Maintenance and repair, Lawns, Turfgrasses, Turf management

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