How Can I Build a French Drain Without Digging a Trench?
I'm dealing with a stream in my backyard that flows for about 4-5 months each year, and it's causing some soil erosion. The previous owners just dumped river…
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Is a French Drain Still Effective Without Filter Fabric?
I recently had an excavator dig a trench for a French drain, but I noticed they're running the pipe without any filter fabric. They're planning to cover it…
Can I Connect My French Drain to My Neighbor's?
Hey everyone! I'm planning to install a French drain at my place, and my neighbor already has one that runs between our properties and dumps into the sewer…
Help! My French Drain Setup Went Wrong—What Should I Do?
I started digging a French drain but got talked into DIY after asking tons of questions. I ended up with sock pipe and rocks, and my boyfriend filled…
Did I Damage My French Drain While Digging?
I rented a ground auger to dig the footers for my new deck, and after a few hours, I found one of the holes filled with water, unlike…
Where Do My Downspouts Drain To?
Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out where my downspouts lead since they go underground. Is it possible they're draining into a French drain? I'm a bit confused…
Help! How can I temporarily narrow my trench without starting over?
I recently tore out an old French drain system in my yard and cleaned up the original components. After replacing the corrugated pipe and filling the trench with…
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…
Should I Add Gravel Beneath the Fabric in My French Drain?
Hey everyone! I'm gearing up to install a section of a French drain around my house this summer and I need some clarity on a couple of things.…