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 ...

Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T. Dear Cory: You ...

Nothing good happens when water pools around the foundation of a house. The excess moisture can be the cause of a wet basement and damage to the foundation. A back or side yard that’s prone to ...

Spring rains are welcome for daffodils and lawns but not always to homeowners. This is the time of year when winter-storm damage, faulty sump pumps and clogged drainage systems reveal themselves. So ...

The person who coined the phrase “saving for a rainy day” must have been a property owner with home drainage problems. The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health ...

A “drain tile” refers to a system of perforated pipes laid along the foundation, inside or outside. Also known as French drains or perimeter drains, these system channels water away from the home.

Instead of climbing up a ladder and doing some manual labor, there's a pretty easy life hack involving PVC pipes that can be used to clean your gutters.