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 is nothing more than a ditch in sloped ground, inset with a perforated drain pipe under a ...

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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 ...

If you’re looking to harness the power of water at your will, French drains are the way. Whether you have water pooling in areas outside when it rains, areas of your garden that get too much water, or ...

A damp basement is bad news for homeowners, and a flooded basement is even worse. How can you protect your property? One solution is French drain installation in your yard or basement. Find out what ...

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 ...

Keathley Landscaping has expanded its drainage system capabilities to address increasing water management challenges affecting residential properties throughout Highland Park and the greater Dallas ...

Clear Water Irrigation & Drainage, a family-owned irrigation and drainage contractor serving Northeast Florida, has expanded its French drain installation services to help homeowners better manage ...