It's common for the sump pump to leave several inches of water in the bottom of the basin when it turns off. Our sump pump only operates two or three times a year, during the heaviest rainstorms.

Despite the high initial price point of installing a sump pump, keep in mind that whatever the initial cost of installation, any costs incurred by water damage would be far greater.

If you’re new to homeowning, you may wonder, “What is a sump pump and how does it work?” Learn more about sump pumps and why you need them.

We’ve gathered the best sump pumps for homeowners who aren’t afraid of a little DIY work. In addition, we’ve included some basic information about sump pump installation for beginners.

When your primary pump—or the power—fails, these top-tested models are ready to step inIn CR's lab, we measured the flow rate and battery draw of 11 sump pump backup systems.By Jesse WillWhen ...

We’ve gathered the best sump pumps for homeowners who aren’t afraid of a little DIY work. In addition, we’ve included some basic information about sump pump installation for beginners.

Larry constructed rain barrels out of food-safe barrels and gutter parts (he works for a family contracting company). To make the irrigation system, he put a sump pump in one of the rain barrels.