Sump Pumps 101: What You Need to Know

Perhaps you’ve toured a house for sale and wondered why there’s a pit on its basement floor. That pit contains a sump pump device, which protects the basement from flooding. Here’s how a sump pump works and what you should know about them. How a sump pump works The sump pump is mounted in a […]The p

Rooting Out a Problem: How to Remove a Tree Stump

Tree stumps are an unsightly tripping hazard in your yard. How do you remove them? It’s not as hard as you may think. Here’s how to remove tree stumps. Step one: cut the stump down First, use a pickax to dig a trench six to ten inches deep around the circumference of the tree stump. […]The post Root

Opportunity Knocked. Home Builders Answered!

The highest mortgage interest rates in decades have made many homeowners reluctant to sell. That has led to a lower inventory of existing homes for buyers to choose from. As a result, new home construction is booming. Here’s what you need to know about home builders’ activity. Homeowners aren’t movi