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

Your basement's last line of defense may already be broken without you knowing.

BETTENDORF, IA (KWQC) -With the heavy rains forecasted, one thing you may need to think about is keeping water from getting in your home. A sump pump takes the water that surrounds your basement and ...

A plumbing expert urges homeowners to check their sump pumps as spring rain and snowmelt increase the risk of basement flooding.

Laney’s in Fargo says several homeowners have called about sump pump issues and recommends testing and reattaching hoses to prevent water damage.

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With continuous rain on Wednesday, sump pumps across mid-Michigan are working overtime. If your sump pump is working like it should, water should stay away from your basement.

Heavy snow followed by bitter cold hit Minnesotans with a double whammy of winter. The good news is spring-like weather is right around the corner, but its quick arrival could spell trouble for ...

For many New England homeowners, rain can be way more than just a headache. This latest round of wet weather is bringing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A home sump pump with water at the bottom - Icemanj/Getty Images There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or ...