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 ...

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I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent piping in a new home or a large remodeling job. Because I was also the ...

Retaining walls add value to your home and property only if properly built. An essential and often overlooked factor for a sturdy, long-lasting fence is effective retaining wall drainage. Imagine ...

Once considered an unbuildable lot, this unique property was transformed into a bold, livable work of art. You’ve remodeled the kitchen and updated the bathroom—but what about your crawlspace? Open ...

DEAR TIM: My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...