With flood warnings popping up across Oakland and Macomb Counties, it’s a good time to double-check your home’s plumbing defenses. Heavy rain and overwhelmed sewer systems can lead to big messes—fast. Whether your basement’s finished or just home to your holiday decorations and water heater, here are some simple steps you can take to keep things dry and damage-free. Test your sump pump & back-up system Pour a bucket of water into your sump pit—your pump should kick on and dra