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I didn't think about that. As I continue to try to diagnose where the moisture is coming from, I'll dig some dirt away from the base and see what the area looks like as far as drainage and also see if it looks like sealer was used on the block where it contacts the dirt.

The wall still appears to be plumb. Although this isn't s definitive test at all, I ran the water hose into the drain and turn the hose all the way on. I was getting a good flow of water at the end of the drain. I would think if the drain pipe was ruptured or collapsed, not much of the water...

This is a couple of closer up pictures of the joint between the wall and the slab. I think it would be enough space for water to get in. I still need to check the drain to see if it is leaking also.

The cores are filled. All the rental places in this area charge $200 + dollars to rent a sewer camera. It may be cheaper to pay a plumber to scope it, Should be a quick job.

There are no weepholes or drains in the wall that I can see.

I'm not sure if the cores were filled or not. One of the stones on top has come loose so I will remove it later today and should be able to see if the are filled or hollow. I don't have a scope but I can see if maybe Home Depot rents them. It is possible that the downspout drain is leaking and...

There is a small space between the wall and the driveway. It kind of looks like when the concrete cured, there was a little bit of shrinkage that pulled the slab slightly away from the wall. I can get a picture of this if it would help.

This is definitely possible. Is there a specific type of sealer I can use to seal the grout between the stones to keep water from seeping into the grout?

Yes it is a gutter drain and it is clear. It is run to the opposite side of the driveway and drains into a wooded area below the grade of the driveway. Right now, I have some runoff through the gravel, in front of the driveway, below the grade of the driveway and wall. I am planning on putting...

Any idea what is causing it and how I can stop it?

Although this isn't specific to my garage, this site has been very helpful in the past in giving me advice while I was building my garage. I am getting some water intrusion between the joint where my driveway meets a concrete block retaining wall. The water is soaking into the block and causing...

One other question I just thought about. If i run the Pex in the wall, I will have to run it through the studs. If I drill toward the middle of the studs, the Pex would compress the insulation a decent amount making that area not insulate as well. With 2X6 studs, would it be safe to drill the...

Utility sink will be inside.

I am in the process of finishing my 30X40 detached garage. When I ran electrical to the garage, I also ran a water line. I am trying to figure out the best way to run the water lines inside of the garage since I only have exterior walls and I don't want problems with pipes freezing in the...

For those of you who have installed OSB walls/ ceiling, I have a few questions. I'm working on finishing my 40'X30" detached garage. I just had insulation installed so the next step is is installing the walls and ceiling and I plan to use OSB for both. I have been pricing 7/16 OSB and from what...