Generally speaking, though, if the grade of your street is such that runoff after a big storm forces water out of your neighbor's yard and onto yours, then your neighbor is not liable for damages.

Basements were once dark, dirt-floored places where canned goods were stored. Today, basements are being completely finished and converted into living space.

A sump pump is an incredibly useful item to have in your basement: Unsophisticated but essential. It’s basically motorized pump in a bucket, buried below the floor of your basement or crawlspace ...

Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most. NEWSLETTERS ...

The next door neighbor's sump pump dumps water in his yard, but it flows through the McCrackens' property. "Splash, splash. I can't mow this," McCracken said.

In the spring and summer/fall months, April 1 to Oct. 31, sump pump hoses must discharge outside and should be directed out to the street, backyard or side yard.

Worse yet, if enough water from your neighbor's sump pump gets into your yard, and that water accumulates against the walls and foundation of your home, it could cause a slew of damages.

My neighbor’s sump pump drains onto my property — now my yard is a swampy mess. ... Not only might it ruin your landscaping, but if the ground in your yard becomes too saturated, ...