When You Might Need a French Drain (and How to Build One Yourself)
by Amanda Blum from Lifehacker on (#6BMTN)
If you're looking to harness the power of water at your will, French drains are the way. Whether you have water pooling in areas outside when it rains, areas of your garden that get too much water, or a garage or house that floods, a little rock and pipe can make those problems disappear before they become costly...