Hold Back the Water: The Home Flood Survival Manual For Everyone: A Homeowner's DIY Guide to Sump Pumps, Sandbag Barriers, Landscape Grading, and Emer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798263018856)

This Book is a homeowner's practical guide to protecting your property from flooding. This book gives you clear, step-by-step instructions for the most important do-it-yourself projects. You will learn how water moves around your home and how to build effective barriers with sandbags. The book explains how to choose, install, and maintain a sump pump, including how to add a backup power source so it works even during a blackout. It shows you how to adjust the slope of your yard to guide water away from your foundation and how to seal cracks to keep water out. You will get a straightforward plan to get your family ready for a storm, with a list of what to put in an emergency kit. The guide also covers what to do during a flood to stay safe and the crucial steps to take afterward for cleanup and drying to prevent mold. This manual turns a scary situation into a problem you can solve, helping you defend your home with confidence."