Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

*If it rains a lot, your yard can quickly become a muddy mess, which could damage your property. To keep water from pooling and to protect your house, you need to install a good stormwater drainage ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Mixing compost into your soil is a quick way to improve drainage. Compost breaks up heavy clay and creates spaces for water ...

“It has been a frustrating spring, with all the rain leaving me with a yard that has been consistently wet and nearly unusable. Water will also pool in a back corner of the yard after heavy or long ...

Does your yard get swampy with every big rain or when you experience major snow melt in the winter? Extra-soggy areas, with ...