When you look at a home inspection report, the same quiet culprit keeps surfacing: water that does not know where to go.

Many homeowners in the Dallas area have experienced the uncertainty of heavy storms or days of rain on end. Not every lot is designed to handle excessive water properly, and too much saturation near ...

Your favorite outdoor feature can quietly become the most destructive force working against your home’s stability. When ...

A French drain system can be an effective long-term solution to water drainage problems both inside and outside the home. French drain installation specialists, landscapers, foundation repair ...

Understanding what causes foundation damage is essential for effective prevention and repair. Soil-related issues, such as ...

Water pooling in your yard or around the house after heavy Dallas-Fort Worth rainfall can indicate poor drainage near the foundation. As a homeowner, you might wonder, “Why does poor drainage cause ...

Dear Gary: Inadequate drainage can cause significant damage to your home in addition to creating a mess when your children are playing outdoors. One obvious problem is leaky basement walls and water ...

A property inspector evaluates conditions around a home’s foundation. Photo courtesy Getty Images. The heavy rains that beset the Bay Area earlier this year caused properties across the region to ...

Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T. Dear Cory: You ...