We have hit the other side of the precipitation pendulum. In 2023 and 2024, we experienced drought conditions. Now, in 2025, the sump pump sales have surely hit a high note. For instance, Macomb's ...

While GFCI outlets offer reliable protection compared with standard outlets, they aren't meant for every type of electrical device. Some items should never be plugged into a GFCI, as they could ...

We learned about the importance of battery operated Sump Pumps with our friends Shelly, Cody from Fosters Kraus Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning!

When the power goes out during a heavy rainstorm, having a portable generator can keep your sump pump running and the ...

When Garee Ransbottom bought his house on Enslow Boulevard in July 1993, he thought it would be his forever home. Now, the ...

That said, there are compelling reasons to shut your water off completely. “Homeowners should consider turning off their water supply if they’re leaving for an extended period,” says Shavers.

Then, the drain pipes divert the water to a sump pump which pumps the water outside. First, the basement floor around the perimeter is busted up and removed to install an interior drain.

Sump pumps could be another source of trouble in a heavy melt situation. These pumps remove water from basement catchment plumbing.

A true winter disaster is when it's freezing outside whilst flooding inside. Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing ...

Applications opened Tuesday for Racine homeowners to receive a $5,000 grant from the City of Racine for sump pump installation, the city announced.