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.

A French drain ... system. Your start or entry box can be anywhere in your yard. However, your endpoint should be ...

There are rubberized asphalt-based waterproofing products that work well. The next step is to cover the drain ... installation You should also employ Mother Nature to help keep your new basement dry.

But if those elements are in good shape, you should look into a drain tile system. This lesser-known feature is a powerful ...

Then, the drainage system is installed ... In that case, your contractor needs to install an irrigation ditch or dry well. A dry well is an underground structure that collects water and dissipates ...