31.  Filling the cracks either way helps keep water from getting into the cracks and then freezing in winter, making them wider.

32.  How can I keep that water from coming in?

33.  How can I keep that water out of the garage?

34.  How can I keep water off the driveway?

35.  How can I keep that water out?

36.  How can I keep the water out or at least drain it away when it does come in?

37.  I saw people who keep water and a rifle stored in the basement.

38.  I have a cap on the chimney that serves the fireplace, to keep water out.

39.  If a supply pipe leaks or bursts, this is the valve to close to keep water from feeding into that pipe.

40.  If you coat the bottom, I suggest linseed oil, which can be sucked up to keep water from doing the same thing.