Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A home sump pump with water at the bottom - Icemanj/Getty Images There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or ...

Standing water in your home can lead to structural problems and health hazards. One solution is a sump pump.

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

Q: Where should I direct my sump pump drainpipe? Right now water flows down my yard and freezes during winter as it crosses the sidewalk. I’m concerned about people slipping on this ice. I have ...

Q: How should I run a sump pump drain line away from my house? It used to be connected to the sewer line in the basement, but the town has ordered me to run the sump pump outdoors. There is a slope ...

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Question: We moved into our home last June. I had a garage built and redid the concrete driveway. It was poured in October. We have two sump pumps in our basement and have never had a sump pump in ...

Discharging a sump pump into the city's sanitary sewer system is a big 'no-no'. While this might seem like an easier and more attractive option than running a discharge tube from the sump pump to the ...