A French drain system can be an effective long-term solution to water drainage problems both inside and outside the home. French drain installation specialists, landscapers, foundation repair ...

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

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Q: I live on a low-lying lot. My crawl space is always wet, even though I have a dehumidifier and a sump pump down there. People have suggested I use French drains; one said exterior ones, another ...

HUNTINGTON - Spring is here in all its glory and we are so glad to see it after the dregs of winter have worn us out. Flowers are popping out, the ornamental trees and are blooming and it's raining.

Water rarely cooperates. One minute it's soaking your backyard, the next it's creeping toward your foundation. If your lawn is soggy or you're noticing standing puddles after every storm, a French ...

If your vegetable garden stays soggy long after a rainstorm, you may be dealing with a drainage problem. Over time, that excess moisture can stall growth, weaken plants and lead to root rot, ...