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

Selecting and installing a pump for a homeowner’s sump and waste-management system is never a one-size-fits-all project. For the professional installer, multiple factors need to be considered before ...

Water-powered backup pumps use the pressure from your home’s municipal ... How they work: Similar to a battery-powered unit, a float switch activates the pump when water levels in your sump pit rise.