This week we address a reader’s question about power failure back-ups for sump pumps as well as questions about heating chilly rooms and professional carpet cleaners. Back-up flood protection A reader ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference between a dry basement and thousands of dollars in damage (along with a big headache). And because ...

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An emergency sump pump is a back-up sump pump for emergency use during pump failure or power failure for homes with or without a full perimeter drainage system, A.K.A. French Drains. If you have a ...

Dear Jerry: I’m a huge fan of your column, solid advice, and now I have a question for you. During our infamous ice storm my neighbors had a basement drainage system that started with a hose from ...

This score is based on the amount of water that can be lifted 10 feet starting with a fully charged battery. This backup sump pump works beside and above your existing sump pump, as a water-powered ...

The typical cost range to install a sump pump is between $1,200 and $2,500, with a national average cost of $1,500. Some of the main factors that affect the cost of sump pump installation include the ...

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