Mark is a seasoned green industry veteran and freelance writer based in Georgia. His work encompasses all things garden, landscape, home improvement, and DIY, with a focus on sustainability. Mark ...
Q. I've got a severe erosion problem where storm water runs off my driveway. The water is creating an ugly ditch. What's a great way to collect this water and stop the erosion? Whatever I do it needs ...
I’ve always loved doing plumbing because it’s a very interesting three-dimensional challenge to install drain, waste and vent piping in a new home or a large remodeling job. Because I was also the ...
French drains are the perfect way to improve drainage in your yard. They hide pipes under elegant gravel, providing a landscaped method of moving dangerous standing water off your lawn and away from ...
DEAR TIM: My home is less than 2 months old and I already have a problem with my downspout drainage. Where the sidewalk comes up to my front porch a black corrugated plastic pipe extends through the ...
Q: I’m about to build a new home with both an attached garage and a separate free-standing three-bay garage. The house I grew up in had floor drains in the garage and they were wonderful. My builder ...
Working time: 8 hours or more Total time: 10 hours or more Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $3 to $7 per linear foot A French drain can solve a variety of yard drainage problems. It collects ...