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Basements may be out of sight but these building regulations still apply

Build expert, Mark Stevenson, explains the building regulations you need to follow when converting a basement ...

City of Ishpeming asks residents to redirect sump pumps

ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - The City of Ishpeming is asking residents to redirect sump pumps to discharge outside or into a ...

We Asked Plumbers How Often To Inspect Your Sump Pump—Waiting Too Long Could Cause Basement Flooding

A sump pump removes water from your basement or crawl space. If it's not working, the home could flood. Find out how often to ...

How to clean a flooded basement after another round of Milwaukee floods

Some southeast Wisconsin residents may be waking up to flooded basements for the second time in less than a year, after heavy ...

Heavy Snowmelt is Pushing Sump Pumps to the Breaking Point

Roto-Rooter / Plumbing professionals across the United States and Canada are reporting a significant increase in sump pump servi ...

Sump Pump Neglect Could Cost Homeowners Up to $25,000 This Spring

One Failed Sump Pump Can Cost $25,000 - 5 Ways to Prevent It This Spring Cincinnati, United States - April 12, 2026 / ...