How to Grade a Yard for Drainage
Grading shapes the ground so water runs away from the house to a safe outlet. How positive slope, swales, and a real outlet work together to keep a yard dry.
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Drainage is where surface water becomes a system underground. This section explains buried downspout lines, French drains, catch basins, dry wells and grading — and why the right answer depends on your soil, climate and local code, not a universal number.
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How to Drain Water Away From Your House
Roof water, ground slope, and a real outlet decide whether water stays away from your house. A practical order for tackling water near the foundation.