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. Unfortunately the tar that was used to waterproof the ...

A sump pump is one of the most important (and ignored) disaster prevention devices in a home. When this simple system fails, ...

They generally sit in a basin or sump that collects this excess water, hence the name basin sump pump, or simply sump pump. While most people are familiar with sump pumps due to their high level of ...

Even if you have a sump pump installed, which is designed to remove excess water from the basement, sometimes they can malfunction, leading to water flowing into your home. Unfortunately ...

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

Home insurance only covers basement floods if they happen for certain reasons. Most policies cover damage from burst pipes, leaking appliances and overflowing toilets. But a lot of basement flooding ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Replacing a well pump may be more affordable than buying a new one out-right due to the fact that some well pumps can be upgraded ...

The typical range for heat pump costs is $4,206 to $7,688 with a national average of $5,947. Cost factors for installing a heat pump include the unit size, type, and efficiency; labor and permits ...

GREENDALE, Wis. - St. Alphonsus Parish in Greendale is dealing with disaster during Holy Week after its sump pump failed, flooding the church. Normally, you would hear the church choir practicing ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...