Fortunately for modern homeowners, the problem was solved in the late 1940s with the introduction of the sump pump. Standing ...

But if those elements are in good shape, you should look into a drain tile system. This lesser-known feature is a powerful ...

Materials for French drains are relatively inexpensive. You typically only have drainage pipes, pea gravel, fabric filters and catch basins. Then, add concrete and a sump pump to the costs for ...

Photo: Sabine Heinlein For our new pump, we chose the Green Expert 1/3HP Submersible Sump Pump ... and drains. Experts had been telling us for ages to install a French drain to catch any water ...

If water is entering your basement due to exterior grading or sloping issues, improper downspout drainage, or another design problem needing attention, a sump pump won’t be a comprehensive solution.

A sump pump is installed in a pit beneath your home’s foundation to prevent flooding by collecting and pumping away excess ...

It can happen in a number of scenarios. For example, what if your neighbor's sump pump drains directly onto your property and causes significant damage? In this instance, you may have legal ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the ...

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Dec. 16. The deadline to return economic injury ...

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in North Carolina following the announcement of a presidential disaster ...