Four Ways to Make Your ‘Hellstrip’ Less Shitty
Your hellstrip probably sucks. That strip of land that lies between your front sidewalk and the street is likely not your property, but still your responsibility. Hence the name: hellstrip.…
When You Might Need a French Drain (and How to Build One Yourself)
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…
Cheap and Easy Ways to Keep Water Away From Your Foundation
We can all appreciate that April showers bring May flowers; but when those showers also bring dampness to your basement and water damage to your foundation, that appreciation wears thin.…
Try One of These Alternatives If You Hate Your Home’s Gutters
Photo: Ursula Page (Shutterstock) Gutters do an important job—they protect the foundation and structure of your home from water falling off the roof. But anyone who has ever owned a…
How to Keep Rain From Flooding Your Garden
Photo: L.Yeung (Shutterstock) Given how much destruction droughts can cause, it can be easy to forget the fact that having too much water is also a problem. And not only…
What Is a Rain Garden and How Do You Make One?
Photo: Peter Turner Photography (Shutterstock) Rain gardens one of those rare examples of something that is useful, sustainable, cost effective and also beautiful. If you’re not familiar with the concept…