Piles of various types of gravel - Douglas Sacha/Getty Images Gravel is among the most commonly used building materials, and it's a key element in many outdoor DIY projects. Driveways, patios, ...

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 ...

Water rarely cooperates. One minute it's soaking your backyard, the next it's creeping toward your foundation. If your lawn is soggy or you're noticing standing puddles after every storm, a French ...