A local plumber explains how to test your sump pump, why battery backups matter during power outages, and what upgrades can ...

As spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement flooding, a plumbing expert says homeowners should check their sump ...

Tucked away in the depths of your home, your sump pump can become a forgotten appliance, especially if you normally have a dry basement. That is, until heavy rainfall, melting snow, a washing machine ...

Summer storms have made their way across the United States over the past weeks with more on the horizon. For homeowners with below-ground basements, it’s also the perfect time of year to check that ...

When those summer storms bring deluges and gusting wind, it’s time to check your sump pump. Whether in a sump pit or set on a pedestal, the summer storms can overwhelm it. Many sump pump users know ...

MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - With the rain coming to Mid-Michigan on Thursday and Friday in addition to what already fell over the past two weeks, the ground is pretty soggy. Plumbers say now’s the time to ...

A true winter disaster is when it's freezing outside whilst flooding inside. Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, ...

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Even light rain can expose hidden drainage issues. Here's what local experts say homeowners should do now to prevent basement ...

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Common Council member Rick Dodd learned something from the area's disastrous June flooding - it's good to have a sump pump. So Dodd wants to make it easy for property owners to install them by ...