As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

A good yard drainage system is essential to protecting your yard and home during rainy weather. These systems don’t have to be costly or complicated, as many do-it-yourself solutions are both ...

Hi. I wanted to find out if anyone had experience with drywells, backyard drains or other water management systems. My row house has had an ongoing drainage problem during the heaviest rains. All the ...

Q: I need to build a retaining wall in my yard, but I’m worried about having proper drainage. What can I use to avoid drainage issues? A: Living in a state as soggy as ours gives people pause when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Landscaping featuring bushes and gravel - Orest Lyzhechka/Getty Images Whether you live in a notoriously wet climate like the ...

Q. I’m building a new home and am quite concerned about possible flooding because I built on a hill and the land slopes toward my home. The builder didn’t put in much of a ditch at all and it seems ...

A homeowner says his neighbor built a raised garden bed directly against their shared fence, and now every rainstorm turns ...

Tyler Halcomb said all the storm water runs off from his neighbors’ yards into his with nowhere to exit.