How can I fix the basement dampness without spending a fortune?
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dehumidifiers
Hello. The best way is to purchase a dehumidifier. You can also buy a product called damp rid that will help pull the moisture out of the air. It won't works as well as a dehumidifier though.
My basement was moist but not flooding or wet, so I got a dehumidifier. I recommend getting one with a hose so it drains itself.
Gai,. Buy a humidifier, to pull the dampness out. Change the filter often. Aloha!
If you have exposed cinder block walls, use Drylock. It will help to keep the moisture from getting through.
Get a dehumidifier.
DeHumidifier to suck out the moisture and we used a paint that seals the walls from moisture. There are lots of diff ones out there.
Dehumidifiers work well. The first time we used one, it filled the reservoir every day for weeks.
Open a couple bags of charcoal or kitty litter and place in dampest locations. They will absorb moisture but it would be wise to use a dehumidifier initially to quickly remove excess dampness. They can be rented if you do not want to purchase one
Here's a post that might help https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/leaky-basement-try-these-cost-effective-solutions-before-calling-a-contractor/2017/01/17/04871d14-c63a-11e6-bf4b-2c064d32a4bf_story.html