Basement Leaks

The basement wall has started leaking. No, let me clarify…The washing machine leaks onto the basement floor and the water pump pumps it out onto the street and in the process, the water somehow leaks back in through the walls. So, it’s not just the basement wall that leaks, but the washer, the pump…and now my sanity.

Possible courses of action:

1. Fix the cracks one by one until I find the real culprit.
2. Panic

I've decided to go with option #1. The spout that pours the unwanted water from the floor of the basement into the street is the first test subject. The concrete around the spout has evidence of erosion. So, I'll cover the eroding section with a plastic bag. You might be concerned that the plastic bag will blow away and contribute to the devastating effects of pollution but don't worry, I'll taped it down with duct tape.

Now is when you're expecting me to say, "JK!", but I'm actually serious. If the plastic bag is actually covering the guilty party, the leak won't leak and I'll be able to move forward with a more permanent solution like fixing the eroded part with new concrete.