Here's my semi-annual lecture on drainage. As a former builder, I spook easily when water in or around a house is mentioned. There's nothing that can cause more loss of sleep, heartache and value erosion than to be stuck in a house with those dreaded "water problems". Buyers and their agents tend to stay clear of those properties, simply because there are so many others that are dry!
This is an ideal time to analyze, repair and fine-tune the...