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Q: When there is a heavy rain, the window wells on one side of my house fill with water, then the water seeps into my basement. Is there a solution for this? A: Rain water, snow and leaves can often ...

If safety is the primary concern, a custom made metal cover or grate may be a better solution. I have seen many of these installed and they provide protection against injury as well as preventing ...