DON’T make wall repairs when there’s standing water in the basement
During a rainy season, a crack in a basement wall can allow an inch or two of water in. Before you do anything to repair the crack, remove all the water from the floor. Working in a flooding basement increases the risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
Turn off the power to the basement, and then use a utility pump (with an extension cord that reaches an upstairs outlet) to get rid of the water. The pump will discharge the water to the surface of your yard via a garden hose. When the basement is water-free, proceed with inspecting, fixing, and effectively waterproofing the basement walls.
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