When the basement is water-free ... a wide flat base made from concrete and reinforced steel, designed to support the walls—is poured first, and then the walls are poured on top after footings ...

Last weekend, Pischnotte says he discovered a stranger had been living in his basement for several days. "It just shattered the peace of mind that I have. This feels like a very safe neighborhood ...

Two young Pennsylvania siblings died three days after being found last month by their mom hanging from a basement support beam, near chairs that had been tipped over. The Reading Eagle ...