With forecasts predicting storms headed into Iowa, homeowners with flood-prone properties will want to make sure their sump ...

Tucked away in the depths of your home, your sump pump can become a forgotten appliance, especially if you normally have a dry basement. That is, until heavy rainfall, melting snow, a washing machine ...

A sump pump's typical setup includes a pit, also known as a sump basin, dug in the basement floor or crawl space. It's equipped with a pump, such as a submersible pump is a type placed inside this pit ...

Before the next thunderstorm hits, a basement expert says Iowa homeowners should test their sump pumps and have a battery ...