Fortunately for modern homeowners, technology came to the rescue in the late 1940s with the development of the sump pump.

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Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the water ...