Q: I live on a low-lying lot. My crawl space is always wet, even though I have a dehumidifier and a sump pump down there. People have suggested I use French drains; one said exterior ones, another ...

Your home might be plagued by a wet basement or crawlspace where water enters at will whenever it rains. Additionally, your yard might be the neighborhood bog, rendering it useless in the wet season.

If you have damp, wet spots in your yard, fear not. Of course, you can always try to improve the structure and quality of the soil, but this can be time-consuming and expensive. In my experience, the ...