Comments on: How I Disguised My Sump Pump – The Basement Laundry Room Renovation Continues!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:19:11 +0000

In reply to Rosalie.

Thank you so much Rosalie! 🙂

gail

By: Rosalie

Rosalie — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:51:28 +0000

I love the faux rug!

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 03:11:24 +0000

In reply to Gail Wilson. Sounds like you've got it covered! Good work!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 01:33:12 +0000

In reply to Bev.

I also have a dehumidifier in the basement. I have a small hose connected to it that flows right into the crock so I don’t have to empty it. I also have it on a timer so that it doesn’t run all the time. 🙂
gail

By: Bev

Bev — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 23:22:29 +0000

A beautiful way to cover the sump pump! We also put 2 dehumidifiers in our basement. But, not on the basement floor. To be safe, we put them on top of 2 over turned plastic milk crates. Keeps them up off the floor. You can empty your dehumidifiers in the sump pump! No need to carry the water outside. They prevent any damp smell in our basement.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:38:29 +0000

In reply to Bonnie Hipps.

Bonnie,

Thanks for your sweet comment. I really am enjoying the laundry space so much more. Yes, we will all be keeping Eli safe from harm. It’s been a long time since I’ve been around a little one and things really have changed a lot. 😉

gail

By: Bonnie Hipps

Bonnie Hipps — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 06:18:35 +0000

Gail,
I can honestly say I had never heard of a sump pump before but you disguised it perfectly. The laundry room is coming together so pretty and after all those years you should feel proud of all your hard work. I am sure after raising a daughter you don’t need no new rules about baby proofing and would be just as careful with your grand baby as you were with your daughter. Yes there is new fangled stuff at keeping them safer but I believe common sense goes a long way also. Again so happy for you and your daughter!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:39:21 +0000

In reply to Jennie.

Jennie,

You are so right, Eli will not be going in the basement until he’s ready to help mops with projects. Since he’s two, we have to think higher also. 🙂 Not sure he’ll be visiting very much in the near future, so I’ve got some time to think about keeping him safe here.
Yes, Jamie and Andy are definitely already in the mindset. I gave them some items for Christmas to get them started.

The only ones I need to keep away from the sump pump are Lulu Mae and Matt the Cat!

gail

By: Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:44:18 +0000

I love that you covered the sump pump without impeding its function. I would think that you would want to keep little Elias out of the basement all together. Baby proofing your home for visits is really important and takes time to do. The safety 1st products are the best that I’ve found. I’ve tried other brands that were a lower price, and you get a product that your grand baby will be able to get past. My baby proofing is getting higher up the wall as my grandson grows. He can now open doors. Some of baby proofing is not arthritis friendly, and that’s a big problem for me, but he’s well worth it. I’m sure that Jaimie and Andy have already begun the baby proofing. So excited for you. You’re a grandmother!!!!!

By: girlfromwva

girlfromwva — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:25:59 +0000

love how it looks such a great job.