We tested four of these pumps, our favorite of which was the Wayne WSS30Vn Basement Backup Sump Pump because of its ease of setup, reasonable price, and high water-pumping capacity.

While your sump pump is essential for keeping your basement dry, a battery backup sump pump is a crucial addition that ensures your home stays protected even in the event of a power outage.

A sump pump keeps basements dry. It's absolutely essential if your basement floor pad was poured close to the natural water table. Installing one is pretty simple, but requires some forethought.

There are generally two ways to provide back-up power to sump systems: through a portable generator or a battery-powered back ...