Replace the furnace filter each season, shut off water spigots before winter, clean the gutters, etc. That's a good start, ...

FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio (WJW) – Overnight lake-effect rain left parts of Lake County under water Thursday morning, flooding ...

If you own a home with a basement, today is the day you will want to make sure one piece of equipment is working. As we are ...

The Orange Fire Department is reminding residents of fire safety tips after putting out a basement fire Friday night.

If a sump pump fails, you can end up with water damage in your basement or crawl space. Test your sump pump before the next ...

When the power goes out, it’s easy to focus on the obvious inconveniences — no lights, no TV, and no way to charge your phone ...

Basement flooding poses a significant threat, especially in urban areas with heavy rainfall and inadequate drainage. Homeowners can protect their basements by installing sump pumps, waterproofing ...

When the power goes out during a heavy rainstorm, having a portable generator can keep your sump pump running and the basement dry. It’s also handy for keeping food from spoiling in a refrigerator and ...

Your clients probably already know the importance of using a sump pump to remove basement water during a flooding event. But what happens if a homeowner can’t use a sump pump because of a power outage ...

J. Blanton Plumbing emphasizes the importance of sump pump maintenance to prevent basement flooding and offers after-hours plumbing services to Chicagoland homeowners this winter. J. Blanton Plumbing ...

The City of Charlottetown is reminding people to remove water-powered sump pumps from their homes. The city cautioned against using the pumps a few years ago, but officials said many are still in use.

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Electrical supply is a weak point for sump pumps since pumps need electricity ...