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 ...

Tucked away in the depths of your home, your sump pump can become a forgotten appliance, especially if you normally have a dry basement. That is, until heavy rainfall, melting snow, a washing machine ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...