basement floods every time it rains 21

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Every time the rain starts, I find myself holding my breath and hoping the basement stays dry. It never does. Within an hour, a murky puddle appears in the corner by the washing machine, spreading slowly across the concrete floor like it has a plan. I’ve lost boxes of old photos and holiday decorations to the dampness, and now I keep everything in plastic bins with sealed lids. The sump pump works overtime, humming and clanking with a rhythm that sounds more desperate than reassuring. I’ve trie…