Q: I live on a slight grade, and my yard is very wet when we get days of rain or after the snow melts in early spring. Is there an affordable way to dry out my yard so it becomes something other than ...

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 ...

Q. I live on a slight grade, and my yard is very wet when we get days of rain or after the snow melt in early spring. I sometimes wonder if there's a spring in my yard. Is there an affordable way to ...

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 ...

Pooling water, soggy turf, and erosion near a home's foundation can all signal a yard drainage problem that needs attention.

Winter and spring often bring lots of rain and snow, which can quickly turn your yard into a muddy mess. A muddy yard is annoying, but over time it can also lead to issues with mosquitoes and erosion.

Ande lives in Puyallup and reads my weekly column in her newspaper. She’s got a very common problem. In fact, tens of thousands of people suffer from it in places where there’s a lot of rainfall for ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter and spring often bring lots of rain and snow, which can quickly turn your yard into a muddy mess. A muddy yard is annoying, ...

If the footprint of your house’s roof is close to 1,600 square feet, a rainstorm that dumps 1 inch of rain will create just over 1,000 gallons of water falling off the roof. (iStock) Perspective by ...