Nothing good happens when water pools around the foundation of a house. The excess moisture can be the cause of a wet basement and damage to the foundation. A back or side yard that’s prone to ...

Spring rains are welcome for daffodils and lawns but not always to homeowners. This is the time of year when winter-storm damage, faulty sump pumps and clogged drainage systems reveal themselves. So ...

We knew buying our house in a competitive seller's market meant making some compromises. So when the corner of our basement ...

The person who coined the phrase “saving for a rainy day” must have been a property owner with home drainage problems. The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health ...

TODAY contributor and “House Smarts” host Lou Manfredini joins Kathie Lee and Hoda to answer viewer questions about household problems, including how to get an oil stain off brick and how to paint ...

Q Can you please tell me what is the best product to use to fill a hole, approximate size 3 by 2 feet? It was caused by the downspout. Experiencing much rain. A I'm not clear on your question. Is the ...