Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

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 ...

A local plumber explains how to test your sump pump, why battery backups matter during power outages, and what upgrades can ...

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 ...

As spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement flooding, a plumbing expert says homeowners should check their 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This may seem obvious but if a water pump’s speed increases, the pressure in the outlet pipe (or resistance to motion) increases along with an increased flow rate. This is how Newton characterised ...