Basement Water Tips

From a flooded basement to a patented fix: the DrainDome story
From a Flooded Basement to a Patented Fix
After his basement flooded three times, Roanoke entrepreneur Karl Mardian went looking for a solution — and found nothing on store shelves. So he built one. DrainDome, his patented, 100%... Read more...
Say no to the D-drain: standard cast iron D-drain grate crossed out
Say No to the exterior basement D-Drain!
Stop letting a single leaf flood your basement. Standard D-Drain covers are notorious for clogging the moment debris hits them, leading to water intrusion and expensive repairs. Discover why it’s... Read more...
Cast iron D-drain grate surrounded by wet oak leaves in an exterior basement stairwell
The Best Drain Cover for Your Exterior Basement Drain: A Comparison
Many homeowners use gutter strainers or basic D-drain covers for exterior drains, but those solutions often clog and fail. This post compares the DrainDome cover to common alternatives and explains... Read more...
Say no to the D-drain: standard cast iron D-drain grate crossed out
Why Surface Area is the Only Number That Matters for Your Basement Drain
Stop the "Flat Grate" Flood - Is your basement drain destined to fail? Standard flat grates and D-drains are easily sealed shut by a single wet leaf. The DrainDome changes the... Read more...
The Original DrainDome: keeping leaves high so basements stay dry
D-Drain vs. DrainDome: Why Your Current Drain Cover is Flooding Your Basement
Most basement floods don’t start with a broken drain—they start with a bad drain cover. The D-Drain, long treated as the industry standard, fails the moment leaves and debris show... Read more...