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 ...

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 ...

Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain has a more utilitarian purpose—redirecting standing water away from vulnerable structures or ...

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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 ...

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