Could I cut this hill back instead of rebuilding the wall?
The retaining wall is about three feet tall and roughly 80 feet long. I’d rather make the yard flatter than replace it, but the slope continues behind the…
yard drainage
Where would you start with a fixer-upper and almost no budget?
I’m trying to make an inherited house safer and more livable, indoors and out, but there’s very little money available. Floors and some fixtures need attention, and the…
Can I Plant Grass Over a Concrete Slab?
I recently removed some old artificial turf and discovered there's a concrete slab underneath instead of soil. The good news is that the slab is sloped away from…
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…
How Can I Improve Drainage in My New Backyard?
My wife and I just bought a house built in 1965, and we've noticed that our backyard slopes away from the house, which is generally good for drainage.…