From the Forum: Preventing Water in the Basement After a Rain Storm

After days of rain a homeowner is faced with water seeping into the basement. They suspect that the culprit is the neighbors downspout, which may be directing water directly into the soil. While they will discuss the issue with the neighbor what else can they do to prevent water from getting inside?

Please chime in with your advice.

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