The depths of winter mean a lot of rain, and it can be tricky to handle it all. Without proper drainage, your lawns and flowerbeds will become waterlogged, killing your plants before spring arrives.

French drain cleaning by the homeowner or a professional may be necessary to keep the drain in good working order, which can increase the cost. Photo: istock.com Landscaping Repair Installing an ...

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 ...