Should I reroute my AC drain line near my foundation?
I've noticed that my AC drain line is pouring water directly next to my house's foundation. I understand that some dripping is typical, but I'm worried about whether…
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Do I Really Need a Sump Pump in My Crawlspace if There's No Standing Water?
I recently checked out my crawlspace after a couple of days of on-and-off rain, and while I noticed some surface water pooling around my house, the crawlspace itself…
Should I Let Roots Grow Through the Bottom of My Pot?
I'm facing a bit of a challenge with my gardening setup. My yard tends to get really muddy and can even flood sometimes. I have a bunch of…
How Can I Fix Water Drainage Issues After Installing Fake Grass?
I recently had some fake grass installed in my backyard, and now I'm facing a problem with water pooling in my basement. The installation did not include a…
Best Way to Fill a Gap Under My Foundation?
I'm dealing with a bit of a problem at my house in Texas. Nearly ten years ago, piers were installed, and since then, I've noticed quite a few…
How to Stop Water from Pooling in My Gravel Driveway?
I recently moved in and just experienced my first heavy rain, and I've started to notice water pooling in several areas of my gravel driveway. For example, there's…
How to Handle Pots Without Drainage Holes?
I've noticed that many plant enthusiasts prefer to place plastic pots inside decorative ones. I have a couple of questions about this practice: 1) When you do use…
Do I Need Gravel Under My French Drain Fabric?
I'm putting in a French drain around my house this summer and need some advice. I'm using a non-woven geotextile to wrap around the perforated pipe and drain…
Creating a Potty Area for My Dog in a Cement Backyard
Hey everyone! I'm struggling a bit with my backyard situation. It's entirely covered in cement, and that's not great for my dog's potty needs. Right now, I have…
Why is my kitchen sink draining poorly? Is there a venting issue?
I've got a kitchen sink that drains really poorly, and sometimes dirty water even backs up into the second basin. My kitchen was completely remodeled about five years…
Constantly Running Sump Pump - Should I Upgrade or Get a Backup?
I've been dealing with a stubborn sump pump that's running non-stop, and I've had my basement flood twice since we moved into this house, which is only 2…