Don’t wait until the clouds roll in or you may be paying emergency prices.

The truth of the matter is that most basement water problems are not basement problems at all, but exterior drainage problems. So before you consider a sump-pump installation, take a good look (in the ...

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

Licensed Mendocino County plumbers help Ukiah homeowners protect crawl spaces and basements from seasonal flooding and ...

"If the water didn't get as high as the gas valve it should be fine." ...

A pro shares the secret to catching plumbing leaks early, before you even notice a problem.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

The city of Des Moines has a program that helps homeowners pay for improvements designed to prevent flooding and water backups.

Toronto homeowners can access up to $6,650 through the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. The program ...