These systems act as a fail-safe, stepping up to keep your basement dry ... same discharge pipe as the main pump, though they do require some additional plumbing work. Water-powered units offer ...

Three years ago, Ted Treadwell turned his water heater into a battery. His home in Santa Rosa, California, had relied on a ...

Place water sensors in basement corners: Place sensors in the corners of the basement and near the sewer or water-main entrance. While sensors won't protect you from flooding, they will sound an alarm ...

Linda Mangalathu's problems began with an issue many homeowners in Toronto are familiar with: a minor basement flood.Now, a ...

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A round-up of eight things to double-check before leaving your home for an extended time, whether it's a few nights or longer ...

Reviews will help you understand when your home and belongings damaged by plumbing are and aren’t covered by your homeowners ...

Oxbow Road, Unit 54 Framingham $829,900 Style Town house Year built 2017 Square feet 2,250 Bedrooms 2 Baths 2 full 1 half ...

(Mike Smee/CBC) The contractor then brought in pumps to drain the basement and keep it relatively ... Mangalathu tried more than a dozen plumbing contractors, none of whom felt confident that ...

The practice of showering is as old as waterfalls, though people without a natural cascade near their home have relied on ...

Memorial Day means backyard barbecues and gathering with friends on your deck or patio. But wait—what if your grill looks ...

Now the University of Cambridge’s world-famous Cavendish Laboratory has a new state-of-the-art home - The Ray Dolby Centre.