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The Importance of Check Valves
When it comes to your sump pump, you want it to run as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. Installing a check valve to your sump pump discharge pipe can help ensure that happens. We’ll walk you...
What Should You Do if Your Basement Floods?
We hope you’ve never had to experience a basement flood, but if you have, you know how devastating it can be. We often store valuables in our basements, and it can be a huge loss when an unexpected...
How to Use PumpSpy’s Smart Outlet with Your Existing Sump Pump
Do you have an existing sump pump that you don’t want to replace, but still want the benefit of PumpSpy’s 24/7 monitoring? Well, the perfect solution for you is the PumpSpy Smart Pump. The Smart...
Avoid Humidity and Moisture in Your Basement
Having high humidity levels and moisture in your basement can lead to a lot of unwanted problems, such as mold, musty air, carpet stains, and wood decay or rot. By following these tips, you can...
How to Choose the Right Basement Foundation Material
If you are going to be building a new home from scratch soon, one very important step in the process is choosing what material your basement foundation will be made out of. We already posted a blog...
3 Types of Basement Foundation
Every house has a foundation, but not every house is built with the same type of foundation. A foundation is the size of the house that stands above it, and its purpose is to aid in keeping the...
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is the period in a year from June through November when hurricanes usually form in the Atlantic Ocean, which means that it is an extremely important time of year to make sure that...
How to Replace a Sump Pump
1. Open your sump pit. 2. Remove your old sump pump. Disconnect the discharge pipe from your existing sump pump. 3. *Optional* Replace your check valve. If your check valve could use a replacement,...
5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Home with a Sump Pump
Know how a sump pump works. Sump pumps are typically located in the lowest portion of a home or building and are designed to prevent flooding after storms and heavy rainfall. If you live in areas...
