I've had Starlink for a few years now. We love it. We can still have internet when we lose power, just have to plug the router into the generator. I'm thinking about getting a portable PSU as a backup for it as well, but need to do some research on it first. The only problems we've ever had, are when there's a global outage. Doesn't seem to be impacted by cloudy/overcast days. The speeds can really vary, depending on time of day and all those factors, but it's usually, at minimum, about 100x faster than our old DSL internet. I can live stream to Twitch on it, can watch all the streaming services. I have a house full of gamers, and we really don't have any problems. It's a fantastic tool.

Omg that brings back memories, my first home did that. Concrete floor with a sump box in the middle of the floor. During bad storms the pump would come on every 14 seconds, I still remember the timing lol. Word of advice, dont go cheep on the pump, get a very high quality pump larger than you need and it will last forever One time we were gone on vacation after Christmas and the pump failed while we were gone. When we got home the basement had 6ft of water in it!!

Well its something to hang a hat on

This winter is such a ******* train wreck. Every model run gets worse and more disappointing with the depression and angst. Even if we get 25" of snow this winter my 5 year average goes to like 13" Winter doesn't exist here anymore. Cant wait for blowing dust and corn husks the rest of the week. Highlight of the winter right there for Nebraska!!! Yippie!!!! Oh and forecast for Christmas looking like mid 60s. But hey it was cold for like 10 days