There’s quite a few misconceptions surrounding French drains. First, despite their name, French drains did not originate in France. Their namesake is actually Massachusetts farmer, Henry French. And ...

Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain has a more utilitarian purpose—redirecting standing water away from vulnerable structures or ...

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Weather in the Dallas area is often unpredictable, especially as seasons change. If you’re a homeowner, you know that keeping an eye on your property for damage after a storm is a big job, and there ...

Thunderstorms and heavy rains are beautiful events unless you are a homeowner who has experienced a flooded basement or crawl space. Basement water is usually the result of misdirected surface water.

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I just dug a 110' French drain down the length of our house and out into the driveway 3 weeks ago. I took pics. When I get home, I'll post them so you can see what I did. For now, I will give you my ...

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