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 ...

*Many homeowners don’t realize that everyday items they rinse away can wreak havoc on their plumbing systems. What seems like ...

*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 ...

Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate your dry well and the overflow tube. Haul away most of the dirt, but keep some handy to partially refill the hole. Dig the trench deep enough to drain downhill ...