The Weeping Tile

If you don’t know what weeping tile is, you might be surprised to learn that it looks nothing like bathroom tile at all. I can remember being very young and hearing my dad talk about weeping tiles and how it had to do with digging outside. I remembered being very...

The Sump Pump

The sump pump is a mechanical device under the floor which is used to remove water from under the house or building. Until recently, most houses had a sump pump. Then they fell out of favour for a while, but they are now a part of the building code once again for...

How To Install a Sump Pump

A sump pump is used to control water under the floor of a basement. Begin by protecting the area from dust as you have been trained. The sump, which is the perforated plastic box under the floor, also called a liner, must be installed at the lowest spot in the...