The Basement Kings

05/24/2026

Austin jobsite update from Basement Kings — tying rebar for a full‑width footer that will be poured with the wall and extend to the dirt area. Practical tips and real‑world framing for big foundations.

05/17/2026

Basement Kings in Bee Cave — Fixing seepage inside a bunker built next to a disappearing pond.

05/11/2026

Control basement humidity before summer hits -
A Healthy Home Starts Beneath Your Feet. Get a more comfortable home and a healthier basement or crawl space with our WiseAire Dehumidification and Air Filtration Systems. Lowering the humidity level in your basement will remove musty odors and limit mold growth. It's a smart choice to have a dehumidifier and air filtration system to control humidity and clean the air you breathe.

Most homeowners spend upwards of 12 hours a day inside their houses. In our effort to make homes more energy-efficient since the 1970s, we’ve made them increasingly airtight. While this is great for your utility bills, it creates a hidden challenge for your air quality—and the source of that cha...

04/26/2026

Finished a full waterproofing job on a 1300 sq ft media room in Dallas. Drain system installed, v***r barrier up, and everything sealed tight.

04/14/2026

Choosing the right contractor can make the difference between a successful home project and a disaster. IMPORTANT GUIDELINES to help you choose a professional contractor for your next home project.

Hiring a contractor can be stressful, especially if you’re planning a major renovation or repair. For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home project is finding a competent and reliable contractor to do the job. Choosing the right contractor can make the difference between a successful home ...

04/12/2026

We opened up a 90‑year‑old wall in Melissa, TX and found early‑1900s supports still holding strong. Check out what we uncovered.
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03/22/2026

We’re on site in Austin, Texas, walking through a multi-level basement built under a four-story waterfront condo. The lower level includes a boat entrance and a complete living space.

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03/16/2026

Great Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for maintaining a Healthy Home!
Spring cleaning continues to take on a new urgency with the emphasis on staying healthy. The CDC recommends a two-step preventive measure: “cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection.”
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Spring cleaning has taken on a new urgency this year. People are intensely washing, dusting, and disinfecting homes and offices, with the emphasis on staying healthy. The CDC recommends a two-step preventive measure: “cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection.”

03/08/2026

Willie from Basement Kings in Dallas, TX, walks through a recent basement home theater repair. The space was finished about 75 days ago, the homeowners noticed water just over two weeks ago, and the team sealed and fixed the leak.

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02/15/2026

Willie with the Basement Kings here in Austin, TX — checking out a beautiful rehab with a hillside basement. The team is ready to start the basement build, but has run into a unique challenge; follow along as we tackle the solution.
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