--- title: "Do-It-Yourself Basement Solutions – Do-It-Yourself and SAVE — Family-Owned Since 1967" canonical: "https://diybasementsolutions.com/" --- ![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/49b60d6674cb5745861b1765dd98e2a4c08bbd84-1900x1200.png?auto=format&q=80) # Basement Waterproofing Kits and Dimple Board DIY Basement Solutions... Do-It-Yourself and SAVE! Resch Enterprises Inc -- Family-Owned Since 1967 [DIMPLE BOARD INFO](#dimple-board)[SHOP NOW](https://diybasementsolutions.com/shop) [ BASEMENT WATERPROOFING DIMPLE BOARD Dimple Board™ is made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. It can be used as part of a waterproofing drainage system, exterior wrapping or as a basement floor vapor barrier. ](#dimple-board)[ FIX A LEAKING BASEMENT The basement waterproofing DRY-UP™ Baseboard DIY Kit is a unique water control channel that attaches to the existing concrete floor to prevent water seepage from passing out onto the basement floor. ](#basement-waterproofing)[ STRAIGHTEN WALLS IN 1 DAY Gorilla Wall Braces® are patented and Professional Engineer tested to safely and effectively stabilize bowing or buckling block/poured walls from the inside of your basement. ](#straighten-bowing-basement-walls) ## DRY-UP Dimple Board A dimpled waterproofing membrane made from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. The dimples in the membrane are 5/16” in height, creating a 5/16” airgap or drainage space between the wall and the back of the membrane. The DRY-UP™ Dimple Board can be ordered in a variety of different widths. ### USE FOR BASEMENT WATERPROOFING The DRY-UP Dimple Board is a waterproofing membrane that is “dimpled” so a wall can breathe. This allows moisture to condensate outward so it falls by gravity through the “dimples” in the DRY-UP™ Dimple Board to be directed to a drainage system and channeled away to the sump pump. ### USE AS FLOOR VAPOR BARRIER OR UNDERLAYMENT DRY-UP Dimple Board can be used as a vapor barrier under a sub floor or over concrete to eliminate cold and damp floors. The DRY-UP™ Dimple Board can be also used as an underlayment in crawlspaces before installing a Crawlspace Liner. ![DRY-UP dimpled waterproofing membrane roll](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/ad4776356c643ba62b2ff3c99097eb1b1f4e58aa-500x514.png?auto=format&q=80) ## Use for Exterior Wrapping The DRY-UP Dimple Board can be used on exterior basement walls to prevent soil and/or backfill material from touching the wall itself. The backfill rests on the outside of the Dimple Board and surface water cannot penetrate through the high density plastic. This is a quality dimple board that can be bent around corners without cracking, giving a protective membrane against any moisture intrusion. The “dimples” allow surface water to fall by gravity to the bottom and migrate into the drainage system at the footing to be drained away from your basement wall. [SHOP NOW](https://diybasementsolutions.com/shop) ![DRY-UP Dimple Board used for exterior basement wall wrapping](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/7db0082d0b4c5094d1df9ba743ee0abafb63af31-500x500.png?auto=format&q=80) ### DRY-UP™ Baseboard Do-It-Yourself Kit ![DRY-UP Baseboard DIY Kit contents](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/03f2cbca6e475718e5b36e0d8430c3681e77e5c3-600x400.png?auto=format&q=80) ### DRY-UP Baseboard System Advantages - Waterproofing can be done any time of year - No digging up the yard or basement floor - Designed to look like a finished basement - A proven system that works! The DRY-UP Baseboard System is a water control channel that is designed to look like a finished baseboard. The hollow vinyl baseboard is 5 inches tall and extends 2 inches from the wall. ## Installing the DRY-UP Baseboard System To install, the concrete floor needs to be throughly cleaned. The adhesive bond is an intregal part of this basement waterproofing system so the floor has to be cleaned as per specifications following the instructions provided, using the special tools included in the DIY waterproofing kit. The vinyl baseboard is then attached to the existing concrete floor with high-strength space-age polymer adhesive. Water coming in from where the floor and wall meet is then captured in the DRY-UP™ Baseboard System and channeled around to a sump pump, keeping your basement floor dry. The DRY-UP Baseboard Kit can be used with any type of foundation including poured concrete walls, brick or stone walls, and block walls. When waterproofing block walls, holes are drilled into the hollows of the blocks to ensure proper drainage and alleviate water build up inside the basement wall. ![DRY-UP Baseboard System installed along a basement wall and floor joint](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/924eb5ad88886e717fdafe05333193dd9c33e4b8-500x500.png?auto=format&q=80) ## Contents of the DRY-UP Baseboard DIY Kit Each DRY-UP Baseboard DIY Kit for basement waterproofing are packaged as kits with the correct amount of adhesive, connectors, cleaning tools, etc… Baseboard in 4 ft Sections – Joint Connectors – Adhesive (10.3 oz caulking tube) – Floor Cleaning Wheel – Cleaning Pads – Pair of Safety Glasses – Pair of Latex Gloves – 5/8″ Trimming Trowel – Spray Bottle – Bottle of Adhesive Smoother – Step by Step Instructions – Homeowner supplies: high-speed drill and wet/dry vac Contents vary depending on linear length chosen. Pictured below is the contents of the 24′ DRY-UP Baseboard DIY Kit. [SHOP NOW](https://diybasementsolutions.com/shop) ![Contents of the 24′ DRY-UP Baseboard DIY Kit](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/3cf5563db0dd71c47834c17515cea9aa034ba646-620x413.png?auto=format&q=80) Contents of the 24′ DRY-UP Baseboard DIY Kit AprilAire Dehumidifiers ## Prevent the STINK! High humidity in basements creates an environment where mold and mildew can grow. Mildew has a milder, musty smell – the odor is usually compared to wet socks. Mold odor is stronger and pungent. **The key to mold and mildew control is moisture control.** ![AprilAire](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/ef3d7c7991125e7c0647346885c0aa0b580ebeb2-300x74.jpg?auto=format&q=80) AprilAire Dehumidifiers ## Advantages Over Retail Models ### American Made AprilAire Dehumidifiers are made in the USA – engineered and manufactured in Madison, Wisconsin. ### Bumper to Bumper 5 Year Warranty AprilAire Dehumidifiers come with a five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and have a 15-plus year system life expectancy. ### More Durable & Better Performance Unlike smaller retail units, AprilAire Dehumidifiers have 8-10 times more CFM over the evaporative coil and are more durable with e-coated coils that resist corrosion. See [what makes AprilAire E-Series Dehumidifiers better](https://diybasementsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/what-makes-aprilaire-e-series-dehumidifiers-better.pdf) (PDF). ![AprilAire dehumidifiers are made in the USA](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/2d8c6b2345c54be0a8afad7d408fbcfb033a1094-500x379.png?auto=format&q=80) ## Recalls of Dehumidifiers Made in China As of August 4th, 2021 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of over 7.6 million dehumidifiers made by overseas manufacturers New Widetech, Midea and Gree and sold under many popular brand names like… Comfort Star, Danby, Edgestar, Frigidaire, GE, Honeywell, Sunbeam… Portable dehumidifiers have a lower capacity for dehumidification so they run constantly, which can lead to electrical failure and house fires. Hundreds of these dehumidifiers found at big box retail stores have caught fire, resulting in $24 million in damage. [CPSC RECALL LIST](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Two-Million-Dehumidifiers-With-Well-Known-Brand-Names-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-New-Widetech)[WATCH NEWS STORY](https://youtu.be/0e_nrwNf2gU) ## More Energy Efficient AprilAire – E100 Dehumdifiers have been recognized as ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient for 2022 – delivering 23% energy savings over conventional dehumidifiers. AprilAire Dehumidifiers cost about $216 less to run during the summer than a cheaper retail model. ### Better Design = Longer Life Portable dehumidifiers need to cycle on and off more frequently, causing their compressors to wear down. In contrast, AprilAire Dehumidifiers drop the relative humidity 3% below the set point so it cycles on and off less, reducing the energy use and compressor cycling which extends the life of the compressor. [SHOP NOW](https://diybasementsolutions.com/shop) ![ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2022 — AprilAire E100](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/c02dbdc8c8c303e41289030d8c48f613218ff47e-500x500.png?auto=format&q=80) ## Gorilla Wall Braces® – an effective & economical DIY solution to straighten bowing basement walls. Save thousands of dollars by fixing your bulging basement walls yourself! **Gorilla Wall Braces**® also prevent any further movement of basement walls pushing in. [![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/f8723676cb942ca1f8f453e968f8b5ec4788f719-800x426.jpg?auto=format&q=80) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfOZc2v53vM) EXCELLENT Based on **49 reviews** ![Kevin K.](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoQb_fPBoENsytc5MXEc9QADrMA9GiujcmwS37rV6Z4Mor9A=s120-c-rp-mo-br100) Kevin K. a week ago So lucky to have found Resch Enterprises and Gorilla Braces to solve my bulging cottage wall problem. Also so thankful to Andy for assisting me at all stages of the project. From…Read more ![Kevin K.](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoQb_fPBoENsytc5MXEc9QADrMA9GiujcmwS37rV6Z4Mor9A=s120-c-rp-mo-br100) Kevin K. a week ago So lucky to have found Resch Enterprises and Gorilla Braces to solve my bulging cottage wall problem. Also so thankful to Andy for assisting me at all stages of the project. From…Read more ![Shawn F.](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ28zBthSVuHSOqHeVeTncxJOtYMFw_J9MfAN04c28YDYGTVA=s120-c-rp-mo-br100) Shawn F. a month ago Andy Resch was incredible to work with. He was thorough in his communication and details of work. We ordered everything through him and it was delivered on time and to spec. We…Read more ![Don W.](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIfMptFBqtxbb1SRP8f4NUSghlr7C3VRkvr8CCw1v1X22oSAQ=s120-c-rp-mo-br100) Don W. 3 months ago Incredible business to work with. Came back 2 years later for another project and couldn't be more pleased with the system. Thank you! rallycsx on YouTube – Adam’s Review ## **Gorilla Wall Braces**® Review “I was quoted over $30,000 for this repair and I completed all of the work for less than $4000 for 2 houses!” “I am happy to report that I have successfully moved the wall back to the original position and closed the cracks in the back house .The main house still has some open cracks but the top of the wall is returned to plumb and the visible cracking has been significantly reduced.” Gorilla Wall Braces Available for PERPENDICULAR & PARALLEL basement walls. Works on BLOCK & POURED CONCRETE basement walls. ## Patented, engineer-stamped and better designed! **Gorilla Wall Braces**® are the only DIY product in the industry that have been through stress and pressure engineering tests – earning a Professional Engineer Stamp approval as a safe and effective solution to fix bowing basement walls. **Fixing Basement Walls PERPENDICULAR to the Floor Joist** Unique in the industry, PERPENDICULAR **Gorilla Wall Braces**® straighten bowing basement walls by utilizing the support of three floor joists. This patented design distributes the wall loads more evenly to reduce side pressure to the floor joists, which in turn prevents the floor joists from buckling or twisting which can happen in other basement wall straightening systems that push off only one or two floor joists. **Fixing Basement Walls PARALLEL to the Floor Joist** PARALLEL **Gorilla Wall Braces**® are secured similarly so they evenly distribute basement walls loads over multiple floor joists – a superior DIY basement wall straightening solution. ![photo of installed perpendicular gorilla basement wall braces](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/df4937ec739a0d2a9680bf96bf432cab65b6aab6-500x300.png?auto=format&q=80)![text in white font on black background: "patented design" | "engineer tested & stamped" on the left side and on the right side it is a stylized black and white image of washers, screws, gears, wrenches](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/17c04ad12130d5342ffc91b62daf033a7ad24ff9-500x399.png?auto=format&q=80)![photo of installed parallel gorilla basement wall braces](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/q7t4njyl/production/fd25d8c8a35f3e1a2ae941296a66d44a57f632d3-500x300.png?auto=format&q=80) ## Before & After Results [Watch this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB1T0ZGi5Rk) to see a customer’s before and after pictures of how he was able to fix his severely bowed basement wall with **Gorilla Wall Braces**®. **Gorilla Wall Braces**® are the only Professional Engineer-Stamped DIY solution to straighten bowing basement walls. 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