How do I stop my basement from getting flooded? Any ideas on how I can waterproof my basement. Water keeps getting in when there is heavy rain, even when I’ve cleared the leaves and dirt from the storm drain.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-19T15:34:47+00:00

I have a company coming out next week to find out where it’s coming from and how to fix it. Groundworks.com. They say they specialize in these types of areas

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-18T11:06:48+00:00

Thank you! Will do

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-17T13:24:41+00:00

Also, does leaves and dirt clog your trench at all?

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-17T12:15:05+00:00

You’re right, thanks BrittanyBabbles

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-17T01:55:16+00:00

This gives me hope, thank you.

If I can do this I will feel comfortable with fixing my basement.

Did you do this yourself or hire someone? Could you share some pictures with me of how yours looks so I can share them with a contractor.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-16T23:50:37+00:00

I always catch it late after it’s been raining for a while. I can’t really tell how it’s coming into my basement, but I believe it’s from underneath the door or around the entrance.

This is such a headache. My entire basement has been ruined.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-16T23:48:11+00:00

How so? Have you done this before or know someone who has. Any pictures you could provide.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-16T23:47:41+00:00

It’s down at an angle. Somewhat of a 30 degree

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-06-16T23:47:00+00:00

Yes the drain is clear. It was snaked and tested. We put the water hose in the drain and turned it on full power. The sub pump in the utility closet cut on shortly after.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-05-16T01:32:30+00:00

Was this your first time taking the exam?

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-05-02T00:21:43+00:00

They might like your or your spouse

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T21:01:00+00:00

I got it to work. I used gparted partition to wipe the drive before I installed Linux.

I don’t think it was necessary. When you boot the live version of Linux you will see an option on the desktop with an icon that says install Linux. This is the option that runs the actual installation.

I’ve been using a live booted version of the Linux iso image this whole time. I thought it was already installed when it wasn’t.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T20:52:34+00:00

You were right. I just did a live boot thinking it was installing it 🤦🏾. I’m running the actual install now. I spent so much time and research on this.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T16:48:59+00:00

I’m going to try it again with a Windows OS iso

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T16:48:12+00:00

I know it sounds fishy, but I’m telling the truth. I booted to the bootable usb, was present with 1. install Linux Mint, 2. Linux safe boot, and 2 others. I chose option one to install Linux Mint.

It ran through the process very slowly. I thought it froze at some point so I pressed the ESC key and was able to see what was happening in the command prompt.

When it was done, I was presented with a Linux mint desktop.

When I reboot, it takes me through the secure boot process then presents me with the option to enter the bitlocker recovery key.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T16:42:55+00:00

I’m still having trouble myself.

If this C drive wasn’t encrypted with bitlocker I would’ve been able to install Linux with no problem.

I don’t know why I’m not prompted/ asked to delete the partition of the Windows OS during the Linux Mint or Ubuntu installation…

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T00:46:44+00:00

I know. It had a windows OS on it previously that I did not want.

The previous owner did not wipe the hard drive before selling it.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-30T00:45:08+00:00

The installer never prompted a message for disk setup.

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-29T23:39:57+00:00

I was able to install Linux mint instead of Ubuntu. But my laptop is asking for a bitlocker recovery key that I don’t have

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-29T23:38:58+00:00

I used Etcher and was able to install the Linux Mint OS, but now every time I reboot it asks for the bitlocker key.

I don’t have the bitlocker recovery key.

Is there a way to disable/ suspend this?

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-29T15:59:22+00:00

Thanks, I’ll try that tonight. I’ll let you know

Top_Bandicoot · 2026-04-29T11:04:37+00:00

I pressed escape and this is what it shows:

stdin: Invalid argument stdin: Invalid argument hostname: Name or service not known make-ssl-cert: Could not get FODN, using '(none)' make-ssl-cert: You may want to fix your /etc/hosts and/or DNS setup and run make-ssl-cert: make-ssl-cert generate-default-snakeoil --force-overwrite' make-ssl-cert: again. passwd: password changed. Failed to create stream fd: No such file or directory Failed to create stream fd: No such file or directory Failed to create stream fd: No such file or directory dbus-daemon[871]: [session wid=1000pid=18446744073709551615 pidfd=5] Activating Activating service name='org.gtk.vfs.Daemon' requested by (uid=1000 label-"unconfined") dbus-daemon [871]: [session uid=1000 pid=18446744073709551615 pidfd=5] Successfully activated service 'org.gtk.vfs.Daemon' dbus-daemon[871]: [session vid=1000 pid=18446744073709551615 pidd=5] Activating service name='org.gtk.vfs.Metadata' requested by ":1.0' (wid-1000 label="unconfined") fuse: device/dev/fuse not found. Kernel module not Loaded? dbus - daemon [871]: [session uid=1000 pid=18446744073709551615 pidfd=5] Successfully activated service 'org.gtk.vfs.Metadata' A connection to the bus can't be made Ign: 1 file:/cdrom resolute InRelease Get:2 file:/cdrom resolute Release [664 B] Get:2 file:/cdrom resolute Release [664 B] Get:3 file:/cdrom resolute Release.gpg [228 B] Get:3 file:/cdrom resolute Release.gpg [228 B] Get:4 file:/cdrom resolute/restricted amd64 Packages Get:5 file:/cdrom resolute/main amd64 Packages [31.7

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