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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While some drainage problems need expert help, installing a French drain is something you can tackle yourself. We explain the ...

Q-The basement of our split-level house sometimes floods. A previous owner installed a sump pump with a perforated drain pipe around the inside perimeter of the basement floor, leaving an open channel ...

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 ...

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 ...