Rarer still are cordless versions that can be deployed ... check out how you can rig up your home’s sump pump to alert you of any impending crises.

How they work: Battery-powered systems use a float switch to activate the pump when the water level in the sump pit rises. Drawing power from the battery, the pump discharges the water through the ...

A sump pump keeps basements dry. It's absolutely essential if your basement floor pad was poured close to the natural water ...