Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain is nothing more than a ditch in sloped ground, inset with a perforated drain pipe under a ...

An important component in a yard drainage system, a French drain removes standing water from the yard and house foundation by providing the water with a path of least resistance. Though a French drain ...

A French drain system can be an effective long-term solution to water drainage problems both inside and outside the home. French drain installation specialists, landscapers, foundation repair ...

Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...

Water drainage is misunderstood by many homeowners, builders, YouTube personalities and building inspectors, if my email in-box is any indicator. I’ve lost count of the thousands of drainage help ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q: Now that it's spring, water is pouring into my basement. I'm tired of the intrusion as well as the mold that the water creates. I've done so much online research about how to stop the water that my ...