As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

(BPT) - Whether it’s the result of melting snow or a heavy rainstorm, standing water in the backyard is an unwelcome sight for any homeowner. While it’s unsightly and robs your yard of valuable green ...

A French drain involves a trench dug on a slope that holds a corrugated, perforated pipe covered with fabric to prevent silt and roots from clogging the pipe. If the phrase “a river runs through it” ...

The sounds of a good rainstorm are often soothing, but finding post-storm puddles around your home can cause huge headaches. While gravity tends to keep water moving by pulling it downhill, water will ...