Sump pumps sit inside sump pits, which are fiberglass or plastic basins installed ... the basin with its lid. Step 6: Cover the area around the sump pump with concrete. The very last thing to ...

Consider installing a weatherproof cover if your sump pump doesn’t have one. A cover protects the pump from snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, adding an extra layer of defense. In areas with ...

If you notice any of these wood-chewing creatures, or signs of their activities, it’s important to deal with them immediately ...

With fall turning into winter, there’s always a risk of water damage to the home from a sudden thaw or heavy rain or snowfall ...

And because extreme weather events have increased in frequency, more homeowners are pulling off the cover of that mysterious basin in the corner of the basement and adding a backup sump pump as an ...

The Basement Doctor offers a wide range of services, dealing with issues such as water seepage, cracked walls, mold, musty odors, flooding, sump pump problems ... and well covers for an additional ...

If not, pop it in a resealable plastic ... The pump drains your hot tub in about half an hour. You’ll still need to mop up any remaining puddles with a wet-dry vacuum or absorbent towels. 7. Inspect ...

But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a solution what will text him if the sump pump fails. This way he can head home, or call someone to check in on ...

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They were washed in with the tide, most likely from China or the US, thousands of miles away -- part of an enormous plastic garbage patch, spinning in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which you ...