Q: The lot where I'm building my new home is quite rocky. The soil cover is perhaps only 3 feet deep. Fortunately, no blasting is required to dig into the rock. What are some of the challenges I'll ...

Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain is nothing more than a ditch in sloped ground, inset with a perforated drain pipe under a ...

North American Specialty Products LLC is a provider of foundation building products. NASP is helping builders and contractors take a holistic approach to foundation waterproofing and drainage by ...

Proper drainage is essential when planning your yard to avoid costly property damage down the line. Any pooling water will seep into cracks or disrupt the ground under your home. Your home’s ...

Dear James: Our last house had drainage problems after storms. When we select a lot to build our new house, what steps should be taken to evaluate possible drainage issues? -- Jessica R. Dear Jessica: ...

Your home’s foundation is the literal basis of its stability. Even though foundation concerns aren’t always the most visible, they can often end up being the costliest. Proper foundation maintenance ...