Despite what a sales person or home improvement contractor may promise, there is no certain cure that exists for wet basements. However, there are do-it-yourself tips that will help you obtain effective and lasting repairs to keep your Coronado home basements dry.

• Avoiding planting gardens against the walls of your home can avoid water problems.

• It will be beneficial to use a home ventilation system in the basement to remove excess moisture.

• Having a lawn graded with a minimum of 2-3 inches of drop for every ten feet, sloping away from home can prevent water from accumulating near the foundation.

• It is important to check and clean the gutters of your Coronado home after a heavy rainfall and in the spring and fall.

• Align downspouts next to the ground surface so that water will not drop below.

• Fix leaky faucets.

• Ensure the gap is sealed in the area where the driveway meets the side of the house.

• Use a solution of bleach and water to kill the molds on the basement's floor and walls and then apply a waterproof paint on the walls for a new and clean finish.

Regular maintenance is important if you want to keep your Coronado home basements dry. There are also waterproofing solutions available in the market now that you can incorporate in this kind of home improvement.

For more information on any Coronado Luxury Homes for Sale, contact:

Jan Clements
Prudential California Realty
1341 Orange Avenue, Suite 220
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: 619-806-7052
Email: jan@janclements.com