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 ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

A puddle that lingers for more than 48 hours after rain is a warning sign of deeper grading or soil problems — not just bad luck. Regrading the soil around a foundation is one of the most overlooked ...

Q: I need to build a retaining wall in my yard, but I’m worried about having proper drainage. What can I use to avoid drainage issues? A: Living in a state as soggy as ours gives people pause when ...

Q. I live on a slight grade, and my yard is very wet when we get days of rain or after the snow melt in early spring. I sometimes wonder if there's a spring in my yard. Is there an affordable way to ...

Join me as I transform the yard around my house by improving drainage with a French drain and landscaping garden beds to lay turf. This video showcases my journey of enhancing outdoor spaces while ...

Q: A well-respected and competent contractor who has done excellent work for us in the past is giving us a bid to install a French drain and surface drain in our sloped backyard in San Mateo. For the ...