A sump pump removes water from your basement or crawl space. If it's not working, the home could flood. Find out how often to ...

When those summer storms bring deluges and gusting wind, it’s time to check your sump pump. Whether in a sump pit or set on a pedestal, the summer storms can overwhelm it. Many sump pump users know ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement flooding, a plumbing expert says homeowners should check their sump pumps now — before problems start. Aaron Gaynor, founder ...

Roto-Rooter / Plumbing professionals across the United States and Canada are reporting a significant increase in sump pump servi ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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 ...

As the cold temps warm and winter releases its grip on ice and snow, everything begins turning it into water. If you have a basement or underground space, melting snow can bring a new challenge and ...

THE DFC-2 DUAL FLOAT, PIGGY BACK SUMP PUMP SWITCH features a deluxe controller that monitors pump and power conditions and sounds an alarm when a problem is detected, such as a lack of AC power, or a ...