A deck is always a good addition to the yard, creating a low-maintenance outdoor space that's perfect for hosting and ...

If you’ve got a backed-up drain in your house, you may not need to run to the store to buy a jug of expensive drain cleaner. I like that this method uses inexpensive and easy-to-find items and isn’t ...

Few things are as frustrating as a waterlogged lawn. You can nail all your lawn care, but a sudden storm or claggy clay soil can turn even the best-kept lawn into a bog. On top of that, fixing a ...

From hair-ridden showers to food-filled kitchen sinks, these tips will help conquer even the most demanding and difficult drainage issues. Hair is the main culprit in most bathroom clogs. If you or a ...

Retaining walls need a drainage system to prevent water from causing structural and soil health issues. Weep holes spaced every four feet will suffice for shorter walls, but taller walls also need a ...

So you spent the holiday weekend indoors, watching rainwater pool in your yard — or worse still, in the basement? Here’s how to fix that. By Margaret Roach When it rains all weekend and you’re stuck ...