In an ideal world, there'd be no basement flooding. But in reality, despite our best efforts to address the underlying issue, basement moisture remains a sometimes expensive, always exasperating ...

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

What is a sump pump? It’s a device with one goal in life: to keep your basement or crawl space from flooding, coming to your rescue when your home is in hot water—or any water, in fact. “Sump pumps ...

Safeguard your basement against flooding—and its evil cousins, mildew and mold growth—with one of the best sump pumps ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Without sump pumps most basements wouldn’t stay dry enough to serve as a living space and if your basement has ever flooded, you probably know how panic-inducing it can be to sit through a heavy ...

Key Points Drain clogs happen in the fall because leaves and other debris make their way into gutters, downspouts, yard drains, and sump pumps.According to plumbing experts, clogged sump pumps are ...

As a contractor I have seen my share of water damage caused by just two to three inches of water in a basement. Having a sump pump installed is cheap insurance. Many times a homeowner will install ...

A true winter disaster is when it's freezing outside whilst flooding inside. Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, ...