Reasons cited varied from “too loud” to “too rude.” But regardless of whether your neighbors let their lawns become overgrown ...

Learn everything about sump pumps for basements, including their purpose, installation costs, maintenance tips, common issues ...

A sump pump keeps basements dry. It's absolutely essential if your basement floor pad was poured close to the natural water ...

But that may be the case if your home’s sump pump is disabled by a power failure, a mechanical breakdown, or an overwhelming amount of water. That’s why it’s wise to have a backup system ...

We’ve got some friends who have two sump pumps. One is a backup and sounds an alarm when it is switched on. But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a ...

Richard: Oh, I can see a leak. Yep. Kevin: ...and Richard helps a homeowner install a sump pump. All that on "Ask This Old House." Karline: Hi, Kevin. Kevin: Nice to meet you. Karline: Nice to ...