A sump pump is an incredibly useful item to have in your basement: Unsophisticated but essential. It’s basically motorized pump in a bucket, buried below the floor of your basement or crawlspace; as ...

Spring is good time to test your sump pump and replace it, if it is not functioning properly. Step 1: Remove the pump pit cover and slowly pour a bucket of water into the sump tank. The float should ...

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 ...