If you’re looking to harness the power of water at your will, French drains are the way. Whether you have water pooling in areas outside when it rains, areas of your garden that get too much water, or ...

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

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Weather in the Dallas area is often unpredictable, especially as seasons change. If you’re a homeowner, you know that keeping an eye on your property for damage after a storm is a big job, and there ...

French drains saw a spike in popularity at the start of last year and the trend shows no sign of stopping. A cursory Google ...

Gravel walkway in a landscaped yard - Mint Images/Getty Images Are you becoming concerned about water pooling around your property? Are you noticing puddles of rainwater in your garden, around the ...

Q:While raking up leaves and pulling weeds, I came across some long, concrete, half-pipe-shaped tubing that extends the length of one side of our house, the uphill side, about a foot from our ...

Addressing water drainage issues with a French drain is a proactive measure to protect your home from water damage, mold, pests and foundation problems, making it a critical investment for long-term ...