Q. I’m building a new home and am quite concerned about possible flooding because I built on a hill and the land slopes toward my home. The builder didn’t put in much of a ditch at all and it seems ...

The land around every house should be graded to protect the foundation from water damage. Here's how to grade a yard.

South Louisiana has been inundated by rain this year, and one thing we can learn from this weather is where our yards have problem spots and get to work on them for the future. You’ve got a few ...

We’ve all seen puddles in the yard after one of the quintessential Dallas rainstorms. However, this standing water might indicate a problem: your yard’s drainage might be insufficient. Fortunately, ...