Driving rainstorms are common enough in the Chicago area to make basement flooding a recurring threat, and sump pumps something you should think about. Is your builder going to install one in your new ...

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring heavy rains that pose a risk of flooding. Is your sump pump ready for the spring rain ahead? If you haven’t yet considered upgrading or ...

Q: My house is surrounded by wetlands and ferns. We have a constant influx of water coming through our drain tiles and into the sump pump due to a high water table or spring nearby. Our sump pump has ...

Basements were once dark, dirt-floored places where canned goods were stored. Today, basements are being completely finished and converted into living space. The challenge with most basements is ...

A sump pump collects water and directs it way from the home. A pump can either be submersible or non-submersible. A submersible unit is below ground while a non-submersible unit is above the basement ...

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