Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most. If you live in ...

but this can be avoided by installing a sump pump that’ll kick on the moment it detects liquid, evacuating water from your basement before it can do its worst. Alternatively, they can be the ...

“There are several types of sump pump alarms, including float switch, pressure sensor, and Wi-Fi-enabled alarms. Float switch alarms use a float that rises when water levels rise, while pressure ...

and Richard helps a homeowner install a sump pump ... level will rise and it'll make this float go up. You see what it does? It activates this switch. The pump will come on.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is not the philosophy to live by when you're a homeowner—the plumbing or electric doesn't ...

Tired of being jolted awake by the alarm clock app on your phone? If you're like me and looking to break the habit of reaching for your phone first thing in the morning, switching to a traditional ...

Learn more› By Joanne Chen and Annie Chou We’re testing several new sunrise alarm clocks against our current pick. If you wake up confused and panicked at the sound of an alarm clock beeping ...

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As convenient as it might be to use your phone as an alarm clock, standalone alarm clocks come with all kinds of features that can make waking up — or even going to sleep — a little less painful.