Basement water that starts with a clogged gutter or a sloping yard can quickly turn into a five‑figure problem once flooring, ...

When you have a clogged drain, it can lead to issues like disgusting odors, mildew and mold, and the appearance of flies, roaches, and other insects. If you have this problem — and considering ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. A clogged drain is one of the most common repair issues a homeowner can run into. A clog can be as simple as a buildup of hair and soap caught on the ...

For homeowners with basements, nothing is as frustrating and costly as unexpected flooding. A clogged outdoor drain can turn a routine rainstorm into a financial nightmare, leaving behind soaked ...

St. Pete has released educational guidance for homeowners regarding the prevention and early detection of basement drainage ...

I recently had a plumbing emergency in my own home. The main drain pipe under the basement floor got clogged with toilet paper. The culprit is a newer low-flush toilet in a basement bathroom. I’ve ...

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Editor’s note: In light of recent rains, we are reprinting a timely column originally published June 6, 2009. We have a 1973 two-story house with a basement that we’ve owned for about two years. The ...

RUTH COLEMAN, a schoolteacher in Somerset, Pa., came home to find her basement flooded. The whole house was tied into the floor drain, so when it was clogged, nothing in the house worked. She called ...

Clogged gutters rarely look like a financial emergency, yet they routinely set homeowners up for repair bills that climb into ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...