If buyers ask about the sump pump, explain that it’s a protective measure, not a sign of an issue,” he says. “Have ...

If that motor isn’t running, your sump pump won’t prevent water from filling your basement. To make sure your pump is working before the ground thaws, take the lid off the pump, reach in and pull the ...

We’ve got some friends who have two sump pumps. One is a backup and sounds an alarm when it is switched on. But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a ...