Your basement's last line of defense may already be broken without you knowing.

A local plumber explains how to test your sump pump, why battery backups matter during power outages, and what upgrades can ...

As the cold temps warm and winter releases its grip on ice and snow, everything begins turning it into water. If you have a basement or underground space, melting snow can bring a new challenge and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A home sump pump with water at the bottom - Icemanj/Getty Images There is something truly awful about going to wash your hands or ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...