In an ideal world, basements wouldn’t flood, but despite best efforts to address underlying issues, basement moisture remains a sometimes expensive and always exasperating difficulty for many ...

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 ...

A sump pump is your home’s first defense against basement flooding, but choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. From submersible to pedestal, battery backup to smart-enabled, each type has its ...

Question: I read your column on sump pit covers from a previous edition. I just wanted to confirm something with you. I recently replaced my submersible pump and the plumber assured me that the fact ...

Dear Angie: 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 ...