What Does A Sump Pump Do?

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  The layperson probably doesn’t know the names of every piece of plumbing technology that keeps their home functional and dry. One of these pieces is a sump pump, and if your house doesn’t have one, its absence will be noticed as soon as flood season comes around. This lifesaver drains away the water pooling…

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What DIY Waterproofing Solutions Can Harm Your Basement?

When it comes to many home projects, doing it yourself is a proper solution. There are many places around the house where amateur handy people can put their skills to good use. One area we don’t recommend this work is the basement.  While it might sound like a way to cut down on expenses, DIY…

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What Could Go Wrong With Backyard DIY Flooding Prevention

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Do it yourself flooding prevention, for most of us, is a passing, comedic idea because of the potential danger it involves. All jokes aside, we’ve all probably seen some neighbours doing backyard trench sculpting or DIY landscaping at one time or another. DIY flooding prevention is certainly a case where you don’t want to catch…

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