As the weather warms this week, homeowners should take steps to make sure the melting snow doesn’t flood their basements. In Charleswood, water from frozen drainage ditches has begun to creep closer ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Selecting and installing a pump for a homeowner’s sump and waste-management system is never a one-size-fits-all project. For the professional installer, multiple factors need to be considered before ...

Preparations to protect homes during melt Now is the time to make sure your sump pump is working before the spring melt. As the weather warms this week, homeowners should take steps to make sure the ...