Ways to prevent water in your basement; and the pros and cons of hot tub ownership

About this episode

The episode discusses methods to prevent water in basements and explores the advantages and disadvantages of owning a hot tub.

There are many ways for water to get into your basement and cause health issues and structural problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to keep your basement dry. Then, we talk about the fun and work that comes with owning a hot tub.

People in this episode

Host: Larry Meiller

Topics covered

• water prevention
• basement issues
• hot tub ownership
• health
• home maintenance

Keywords

• basement water
• hot tub
• home improvement
• water damage
• health issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wisconsin Public Radio

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