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 ...

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 ...

There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or take a shower and finding a bunch of small insects in your bathroom or kitchen. If you notice an abundance of little-winged creatures ...

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 ...

In an effort to ease potentially dangerous flooding problems, the Village Board has drafted a new ordinance that would require residents to make sure their sump pump drainage line is within 6 feet of ...

Discharging a sump pump into the city's sanitary sewer system is a big 'no-no'. While this might seem like an easier and more attractive option than running a discharge tube from the sump pump to the ...

WEST FARGO — All sump pumps in West Fargo must switch to discharge outside beginning Friday, April 15. This regulation includes properties with sump pump variances for winter months. Properties found ...