In many homes, the sump pump plays a critical role in keeping the basement dry. If the device is showing signs of trouble, you'll want to fix it as soon as possible to avoid flooding. A sump pump ...

With a lot of rain recently, people are directing water out of their homes and into the grass with a sump pump hose. However, laying that tube in the wrong spot could cost you a lot of money. We met ...

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 ...

Q: I have two questions regarding sump pumps. I have a pump in action in the basement of a rental house but have been told that it should have a battery backup, particularly because it is in a rental ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the cold temps warm and winter releases its grip on ice and snow, everything begins turning it into water. If you have a ...