Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.

Q: My basement's sump pump is so noisy that I have to move into the guest room to sleep during periods of heavy rain. The pump has a vertical pipe connecting it to the main outtake pipe leading to the ...

“Sump pumps can fail for various reasons—not just power outages ... Excessive noise or vibration: A noisy pump may have worn-out bearings or impellers. Constant running: If your pump runs continuously ...

Question: Hello, Ed. We enjoy your column every week and I have a not-too-common question. In our home we are having an issue in the kitchen when the dishwasher cycles on and off. It sounds like pipes ...

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Question: I thought your readers might be interested in a recent project that really improved our living conditions. Before doing this upgrade you could always hear the sump pump turn on. The pipes ...

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Basements were once dark, dirt-floored places where canned goods were stored. Today, basements are being completely finished and converted into living space. The challenge with most basements is ...

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