When people remodel and they know a basement could have seepage problems there is product that can be painted or sprayed on the basement walls which will virtually eliminate this product. If you have a contractor doing work for you, he would know exactly what this product is called. If not go to like home depot, and find a knowledgeable employee who can help you, to purchase and do-it yourselves. This will save you alot of greif in the future! It is applied to the cement walls , or foundation walls>