Fortunately for modern homeowners, the problem was solved in the late 1940s with the introduction of the sump pump. Standing ...

Double-check your location: A sump pump should be installed at the lowest point of the floor. Typically, this is where you first notice moisture accumulation. Also consider how much drainage hose ...

If you have a basement that's prone to flooding, installing a sump pump can have significant payoffs including peace of ...

Sump pumps are low-profile home protection heroes. They may not be as costly as a furnace or used as often as a refrigerator, ...

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 ...

"By Sunday, it became clear that our water infrastructure wasn’t going to improve anytime soon, and our neighbors needed a ...

As winter's chill creeps in, don’t get caught in the cold; experts give out essential tips to keep your home cozy and prevent ...

Sump pumps sit in a sump crock, a basin below the basement floor. Footing drains made of perforated pipe in pea stone collect groundwater outside and send it to the pump. When the water in the basin ...

As Milwaukee makes useful tools for seasonal storms, it also sells equipment that's just as helpful for basement flooding.