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 ...

Q: My garage is at the bottom of a hill and is tucked into the soil on three sides. I get some water leakage through the concrete block walls in the spring and during heavy rains. The asphalt floor is ...

Installing French drains is an effective solution for managing water drainage issues around your home, particularly in areas prone to flooding or water pooling. A French drain is a trench filled with ...

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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 ...

The relentless rain this fall has left some homeowners inspecting the drainage around the house and garden. Most homes have issues with water movement across and around the house. Even flat yards have ...

Working time: 8 hours or more Total time: 10 hours or more Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $3 to $7 per linear foot A French drain can solve a variety of yard drainage problems. It collects ...