Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most.

Note that submersible sump pumps can also be installed outside, if you have an outdoor space that is prone to flooding; however, consult with a contractor before installing since the process may ...

A sump pump should only make a basic motor sound and operate quickly, Diciolla said. "When a pump turns on, it should empty that pit in about 10 seconds," he said.

We also have an indoor sump pump, but it's only used if the outdoor pump fails and water rises an inch or two in the basement. So this past spring, I bought a jet pump to use as a better backup to ...

Submersible pumps generally cost between $75 and $125, and several manufacturers offer good-quality units. We chose a Hydromatic V25 model (Aurora/Hydromatic Pumps Inc., 1840 Baney Rd., Ashland ...

One solution is to use a sump pump. Many people are familiar with their use indoors, and a number of outdoor sump pumps are available. Our favorite from Green Expert is inexpensive and remarkably ...