[Matt] literally finds himself in a sticky situation. There’s an oil slick in his sump well. These wells work in conjunction with drain tiles to pump water away from the foundation of a house.

We’ve got some friends who have two sump pumps. One is a backup and sounds an alarm when it is switched on. But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a solution ...

Derek Cleveland was at home during a power outage in a rainstorm last winter when a message popped up on his cellphone warning him he was about to have expensive damage done to his home. It was his ...

Question: We have had heavy rains lately and I had no idea my foundation was flooded. We have a sump pump but it quit working and I don’t know when. Who should I call and how can we avoid this in the ...

An Indianapolis-based company provides continuous monitoring during power outages using cellular technology, ensuring service when power and internet fail. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, July 15, ...

The best sump pump brands include a built-in backup. These versatile units combine a standard electric sump pump with a battery backup option to provide relief in emergency situations. Combination ...

“Many homes today are designed in such a way that the basement is a primary gathering place. Gone are the years where basements are dark, damp storage areas. The need to monitor the basement sump pump ...

A burned out sump pump motor caused minimal damage late Thursday afternoon in the Brentwood neighborhood. The Fremont Fire Department was called to the 1200 block of Woodlawn Drive, where a resident ...