Last July, torrential rainstorms caused nearly $1 billion in insured damages across the Greater Toronto Area, flooding roads, ...

Water damage is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims, and for good reason. Whether it's a leaky roof or a ...

CR tested popular brands of sump pump backup systems to find the ones that will keep your basement dry in the worst weather conditions.

Learn the right way to add water to your Watchdog backup sump pump battery and keep your system running smoothly.

The Consumer Reports sump pump backup system buying guide covers the types, features, and other must-know topics about sump pump backup systems.

A Ventura County lawmaker is proposing new wildfire resilience standards that would require water providers to ensure full tanks and backup power.

Water backup coverage is optional insurance that can pay for damage from sewer backups or sump pump failure. See whether it’s worth adding to your policy.

Some sump pump backup systems, though, are water-powered. They use the pressure from your home’s municipal water line to drive the system, much like a water wheel.

Backup sump pumps automatically activate when your main sump pump fails—whether due to a power outage, a mechanical problem, or overwhelming water levels—ensuring that water removal doesn’t ...

Getting a sump pump battery backup is worth it because the number one reason behind a modern sump pump failure is an electrical outage — a common occurrence during storms. Storms can also result in ...