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 the Northeast, where I live, many houses have basements and rely on sump pumps to keep the basement dry. The basement sump pump’s job is to pump ground water from a sump pit that extends below the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Ah, there’s nothing like a spring shower . . . the way the air gets washed fresh and clean, the way the grass perks up, the way the water fills the basement . . . Sometimes a basement water problem is ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Two is better than one, especially if you’re talking about sump pumps. If you ...

Summer storms have made their way across the United States over the past weeks with more on the horizon. For homeowners with below-ground basements, it’s also the perfect time of year to check that ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. If your basement is prone to flooding, you know just how important your sump pump is to your home. If it breaks down, you could find yourself ...