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Best Basement Flood Protection: Sump Pumps and Early Warning Devices

13 years ago by Cathy MacDowellFlood Intervention

There are many reasons for a basement flood, including poor lot drainage, blocked gutters, clogged downspouts, and cracks in the basement floor and walls. Events like heavy rains or melting snow are common causes of a basement flood, but so are broken washing machine hoses… Read More

5 Easy Ways to Prevent Washing Machine Leaks

14 years ago by Cathy MacDowellFlood Intervention

My mother was obsessed with preventing washing machine leaks! Every time she finished doing a load of laundry, she turned off the hot and cold water faucets that fill the washer. She claimed that if she left the water â€œon,â€ pressure would build up in… Read More