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 ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Standing water in your home can lead to structural problems and health hazards. One solution is a sump pump.

A sump pump that stays silent during heavy rain is often more dangerous than one making obvious noise. The float switch is the most common failure point in older pumps, and it can fail without any ...

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 ...

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. A clogged toilet that backs up all over your bathroom. A sump pump breakdown that leaves ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. 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 scrambling ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - With forecasts predicting storms headed into Iowa, homeowners with flood-prone properties will want to make sure their sump pumps are on, KCCI reports. TJ Scott, director of ...