Some home warranty companies cover sump pumps as part of a policy, but here are some things you should know to protect yourself and your home.

Although—or perhaps because— a sump pump operates so simply, installing one can make a world of difference. Read on to learn how to install a sump pump in your basement.

Don't be surprised by a sump pump failure. Here's an easy tutorial on how to test your sump pump to make sure it will perform when needed.

CR tested popular brands of sump pump backup systems to find the ones that will keep your basement dry in the worst weather conditions.

Even though my sump pump was still working, I felt it was time to replace it before it went bad. I also wanted to add a battery backup system in case the electricity ever went out.

When your primary pump—or the power—fails, these top-tested models are ready to step inIn CR's lab, we measured the flow rate and battery draw of 11 sump pump backup systems.By Jesse WillWhen ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. If your basement is prone to flooding, you know just how important your sump pump is to your home. If it breaks down, you could find ...

A sump pump takes the water that surrounds your basement and pumps it up from underneath the ground.

Home insurance only covers basement floods if they happen for certain reasons. Most policies cover damage from burst pipes, leaking appliances and overflowing toilets. But a lot of basement flooding ...

Homeowners insurance will generally pay for damage due to sudden, accidental plumbing issues. Standard home insurance typically does not cover damage caused by sump pump failure, flooding or ...