Your basement's last line of defense may already be broken without you knowing.

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference between a dry basement and thousands of dollars in damage (along with a big headache). And because ...

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A plumbing expert urges homeowners to check their sump pumps as spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement ...

For many New England homeowners, rain can be way more than just a headache. This latest round of wet weather is bringing ...

The truth of the matter is that most basement water problems are not basement problems at all, but exterior drainage problems. So before you consider a sump-pump installation, take a good look (in the ...

When heavy seasonal rains start pooling around your house, the last thing you want is to be humming Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising” as water creeps up in your basement. But that may be the ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A good sump pump is invaluable in times of flooding to prevent the damage caused by ...

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 ...

In an ideal world, basements wouldn’t flood, but despite best efforts to address underlying issues, basement moisture remains a sometimes expensive and always exasperating difficulty for many ...