A true winter disaster is when it's freezing outside whilst flooding inside. Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, ...

Q: We’ve had to replace several sump pumps in just a few years and I’m wondering why. We initially had a pump with the float on a rod, but the first time our basement flooded, it was because lime ...

Flood preparedness is important this time of year, when late-winter and early-spring showers can be more like hard, overwhelming downpours that pose the threat of water-filled basements. Should your ...

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Dear readers: How did your sump pump perform during the recent storms? Before rain hits, it's important to know its condition and viability. One way is to "exercise" the sump pump at least twice a ...

Question: We have a 15-year-old home with a sump pump that we constantly have on. When we first moved in, I was advised by someone at Home Depot to simply disconnect the outside hose in the winter, ...

Pennsylvania could receive several more inches of rain over a day or two early next week from the remnants of Hurricane Florence. So what does a professional have to say about protecting a home from ...