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A plumbing expert urges homeowners to check their sump pumps as spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement ...

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

As the cold temps warm and winter releases its grip on ice and snow, everything begins turning it into water. If you have a basement or underground space, melting snow can bring a new challenge and ...

Water does not care that it is below freezing outside. When it needs somewhere to go, it will push, pool, and pour until it finds a path. If your sump pump discharge line freezes solid in the dead of ...

During heavy rain, the sewers can become overloaded. It is essential that homeowners take appropriate action to reduce the risk of basement flooding. Owners of a single-family, duplex, triplex or ...

The Nintendo Switch was the first handheld console I embraced going digital with my games. There’s something alluring about having your entire library installed and ready to play at any time. Sadly, ...

When your basement is filling with water and your sump pump seems to be ignoring the crisis, panic sets in fast. Homeowners often ask, “why is sump pump not working?” because when it fails, the ...

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