The sounds of a good rainstorm are often soothing, but finding post-storm puddles around your home can cause huge headaches. While gravity tends to keep water moving by pulling it downhill, water will ...

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 ...

Ever step outside after a rainstorm and find your shoes sinking into soggy grass? You’re not alone. Many yards collect puddles that stick around for days, making it hard to enjoy your outdoor space.

If front yard landscaping ideas with rocks and mulch aren't the first thing that springs to mind when planning a front yard ...

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 ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

A cyclist is reflected in water left standing after recent heavy rains while riding along Lawther Drive near White Rock Lake in Dallas. Daniel Carde / Staff Photographer Last week we talked about how ...

Proper yard drainage is essential for maintaining the health of your landscape and preventing various issues that can arise from water pooling or stagnating. Here are some benefits of effective yard ...

There can be a certain mystique about rock gardens, a feeling that they’re somehow too exotic for the typical backyard gardener. “Rock gardening is very scary to a lot of people,” said Kevin Cretin, ...