Installing a sewer pump in your house is an essential step towards maintaining a functional plumbing system. Gravity-fed systems have limitations, and there are scenarios where a sewer pump becomes ...

The truth of the matter is that most basement water problems are not basement problems at all, but exterior drainage problems. So before you consider a sump-pump installation, take a good look (in the ...

Heat pumps are now the primary comfort choice for American citizens. In 2022, for the first time, heat pumps outpaced their gas furnace counterparts in annual sales. This surge in heat pump sales ...

Heat pumps have become a kind of Rorschach test for the future of home comfort: to some people they are a climate solution, ...

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Heat pumps have gone from niche technology to national talking point, but are they really worth the money? With conflicting ...

When heavy seasonal rains start pooling around your house, the last thing you want is to be humming Johnny Cash’s “Five Feet High and Rising” as water creeps up in your basement. But that may be the ...

Our basement has only flooded twice in 15 years. Would it be wise--or a waste of money--to install a sump pump? This is a matter of personal preference, and depends on the cost of installing the sump ...

Find out how to choose the right heat pump for your home, from system types and suitability to costs and installation ...