While most of us might think of the basement or cellar of our homes as dark, damp places suitable for the third-act climax of a bad horror movie, helping to keep a dry basement (without investing in basement waterproofing<\/a>)<\/em> is probably easier than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few relatively simple steps on how to help keep a basement dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure your rain gutters are completely free of debris.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rain gutters that cannot carry rain away from the house tend to spill rain right out near the foundation, creating puddles that can eat away at the porous concrete over time. If gutters empty themselves from a great distance in one spot, the falling water can create a depression in the ground that speeds up wear and tear of the foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Dry A Basement \u2013 Step 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n