It’s never a good idea to take your sump pump for granted. Whether you have a submersible sump pump that sits down in a sump pit, or a pedestal pump that sits on top of a pedestal, you owe it to ...

Spring is good time to test your sump pump and replace it, if it is not functioning properly. Step 1: Remove the pump pit cover and slowly pour a bucket of water into the sump tank. The float should ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

UNDATED This week on HomeWork, some information on what is perhaps the most neglected device in your home. Although it sits in the corner of the basement and no one really pays much attention to it, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – You may not realize that there is a special rider you can get on your homeowners insurance in the event that your sump pump fails. Randy from Rapid Flush joins us today to ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. If you live in an area that floods, you know how useful a sump pump can be. It can prevent foundation problems, mold and wall warping. When your sump pump ...

Heavy rain has led to lot of business for local plumbers as they make a record number of house calls to fix sump pumps. “We’ve had these storms that are dumping like 3 to 5 inches of rain,” said Luke ...

If you’ve ever had to deal with a flooded basement, you know the mess and damage that storm water can create. A submersible sump pump is the best way to drain that floodwater away, protecting ...

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

A Holland elementary school is set to be remodeled this summer and its students got to play a role in the design process — with some help from AI. (May 12, 2025) ...