A sump pump's typical setup includes a pit, also known as a sump basin, dug in the basement floor or crawl space. It's equipped with a pump, such as a submersible pump is a type placed inside this pit ...

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

Widespread showers continue to bring rainfall, and when partnered with melting snow, a basement or house can quickly become flooded. RELATED: See more trending stories on WHIO.com News Center 7’s ...

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 ...

Think of your home's foundation as a cracked concrete cup half-sunk in a mud puddle. Water wants to seep in from the surrounding soil, and the only thing that keeps it at bay in most homes is a sump ...

There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or take a shower and finding a bunch of small insects in your bathroom or kitchen. If you notice an abundance of little-winged creatures ...