Nothing will stop a massive flood but if your house is prone to flooding from heavy rains there are some simple steps you can take to prevent it. Here are 15 ways you can stop your house from flooding when it rains: Check and clean your drains. Upgrade and rearrange downspouts. Waterproof window wells. Seal …
Drainage
I had heard for years that you can improve the condition of clay soil by drilling holes in a lawn. I didn’t believe it. I’m skeptical by nature. But I’m always ready to put something to the test if only to disprove a myth. I may have been wrong about this one. If you have …
When my wife decided she wanted a large flower bed along the front porch, I was worried that we would have standing water in the front yard. I’d addressed standing water issues previously by installing a french drain in the yard so I wasn’t ready to create another issue. I did some research and learned …
When my family was building a new house, I was concerned with a low area in the front yard where water did not drain. If you have standing water in your yard I can tell you I considered a lot of options but finally settled on using the EZ Drain French Drain system. I have …