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85Why Do You Need a Sump Pump For Your Home
Unfortunately, many homeowners learn the answer to this question the hard way—when the basement is all flooded, everything from the floor to 15 inches up are submerged in flood water, and a simple, working sump pump could have prevented the...
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79Can I Add a toilet to my basement?
Can I install a toilet in my basement? The most difficult new additions of plumbing fixtures are tubs, showers and toilets. Obviously the difficulty arises from the need to drain from the bottom. I read...
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80How to Stop House Basement Water Seepage
Knowing where to find how water seepage enters a basement is the first step of stopping water problems.
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79Owning a house - The American Nightmare
What do you do when the American Dream turns into a nightmare? People say owning a house is “The American Dream”. I am still trying to figure out the dream aspect because as far as I am concerned, it has become more like the American Nightmare!...
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79Preventing A Flooded Basement
Flooded basements can be real headaches. It can also be quite a painful experience for your wallet as well. Depending on the severity of the flooding you may have to rip out carpet and throw away quite a...
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78Want to Get Rid of the Unpleasant Odor In Your Basement?
I got a call to do a home repair job last week, wherein the client asked me to do some small repairs like fix a lock, hang a curtain rod, and others. As I was working, I accidentally flipped the...
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75Battery Backup Sump Pump Review
I recently purchased a Watchdog battery backup sump pump and thought I would write a battery sump pump review. If you are like me these little devices don't top my list for cool household gadgets but they really are a life saver. I was not...
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73Flood Damage
Photo courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons user Wendy Piersall (@eMom) Flood damage can happen to anyone, no matter where you live, and it can cause a major amount of damage in a small amount of time. Not only can the damage be physical to...
2 comments69Recognizing And Repairing Sump Pump Problems
Sump pump problems are not difficult to fix, but it helps to know how to diagnose them. Sump pumps are used to collect and send away water that is collected in a sump pit. Sump pits are usually found in basements to collect water from basement...
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72How to Choose the Best Water Powered Sump Pump
If a flooded basement is a consistent household problem for you, then, you must consider getting a heavy-duty sump pump. Sump pumps come in several different types, such as battery powered, pedestal, water...
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