Driving rainstorms are common enough in the Chicago area to make basement flooding a recurring threat, and sump pumps something you should think about. Is your builder going to install one in your new ...

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

Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of FOX 17. Between spring thaw and rain, it’s the season to be thinking about sump pumps ...

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring heavy rains that pose a risk of flooding. Is your sump pump ready for the spring rain ahead? If you haven’t yet considered upgrading or ...

Q: My house is surrounded by wetlands and ferns. We have a constant influx of water coming through our drain tiles and into the sump pump due to a high water table or spring nearby. Our sump pump has ...

GLENDALE -- Heavy rain can cause issues for your sump pump -- and so can sub-zero temperatures. FOX6 News on Tuesday, January 19th tagged along with a plumber responding to calls he only gets when ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The wet spring might be keeping sump pumps busy. The sound of a sump pump kicking in could be heard in Ken Dunlap’s basement Wednesday morning. The Sioux Falls man says it ...

The City of Waltham has implemented a voluntary sump pump amnesty program to help homeowners comply with a local law that forbids discharge of groundwater into the sewer system. Many residents must ...

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...