A sump pump's typical setup includes a pit, also known as a sump basin, dug in the basement floor or crawl space. It's equipped with a pump, such as a submersible pump is a type placed inside this pit ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Your faithful sump pump is waiting to save your basement from stormwater damage. But it may not be able to do the job alone. It needs a sidekick, a helpmate, a partner. It needs a battery backup sump ...

Water levels are high in the region and Environment Canada is forecasting more rain and snow in the days ahead, which means now is a good time to make sure your home's sump pump is in good working ...

Some are experiencing frozen sump hoses and burned out pumps, so the City of Moorhead has tips regarding sump pump discharge. In the spring and summer/fall months, April 1 to Oct. 31, sump pump hoses ...