Q: My house foundation was poured on a sloping lot. I stopped by just after the forms were stripped from the foundation, and I think the foundation was poured too deep. The ground on one side of the ...

( Water is good for trees, shrubs and many other plant forms. It’s not, however, always good for your house, especially when your property does not drain properly. “Water is the No. 1 cause of damage ...

Persistent puddles, soggy lawns, and creeping foundation moisture often point to poor drainage — but solutions like French drains, regrading, and downspout fixes can make a huge difference. These ...

Q: The lot where I'm building my new home is quite rocky. The soil cover is perhaps only 3 feet deep. Fortunately, no blasting is required to dig into the rock. What are some of the challenges I'll ...

My last house had a basement that leaked water. I’m building a new home and want my basement as dry as the Atacama Desert. I’m confident that my drain tile was not put in correctly at my last house.