Home Drainage Systems

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house with trees on a flooded street
How to Tell If Your Home Can Withstand a Flood

Check out the FEMA chart to gauge your risk.

How to Install a Backwater Valve

If your area is susceptible to flooding, this might help.

A drain.
Building Drainage: Dos and Don'ts

Preparing ahead of time can prevent serious water damage.

Gravel over french drain in lawn
How to Prep French Drains for the Rainy Season

There can be hidden problems if you don't inspect your French drain annually.

Rain on a roof.
How to Prep Your House for Rain

Check these 8 areas of your home for rainy season.

Effective Patio Drainage for Paver Patios

Learn how to give paver patios good drainage.

A drain pipe in mud with someone holding it.
Install a Drainage Pipe in 7 Steps

Drainage pipe installation is a fairly labor-intensive job unless machinery can access the site. With this comprehensive guide and a shove,l you can do it yourself like a pro every time.

Standing water flooding a lawn.
How to Install a Dry Well

Resolve drainage problems in your yard with ease.

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Driveway Drain Systems

A conventional driveway drain, used in domestic spaces, is retailed with two basic types of drainage.

A French drain.
Planning a French Drain

Everything you need to know before installing a french drain.

drainage gutter between flagstones and lawn
Proper Patio Drainage for Concrete Patios

Plan it out before you begin construction.

A drainage system.
Drainage System Design Basics and Tips

Noone wants standing water near their home.

How to Install a Rain Catcher

Harvest rainwater with a rain barrel under your gutter system.

A perimeter drain.
Perimeter Drain

Water can damage foundations.

Drainage system along driveway
How to Build a Driveway Culvert

Divert runoff away from driveways, structures, and parking.

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Building a Drainage Ditch

Solve flooding problems with an easy DIY solution.

Someone digging up soil with a shovel.
How to Build a French Drain

Sometimes the oldest method is the best method.

house with metal gutters
How to Assemble Metal Gutters

Assembling gutters correctly will save your home from serious water damage.

A drip on the side of a building.
How to Install a Drip Over a Window or Door

A drip cap is a term that refers to a strip of metal, plastic, or wood that is used to divert water from an opening in a building.

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How to Tell if Your Property has a French Drain

If you have a French drain on your property it can help carry water away from your foundation.

Troubleshooting Patio Drainage Problems

Drainage problems can ruin not only a nice summer day of relaxing or barbecuing but can lead to severe water damage to your patio.

Rain water spilling from a downspout.
Guide to Proper Home Drainage Systems

Improper drainage can lead to major damage.