Mud that never seems to dry along one side of a house is rarely just a cosmetic nuisance. It signals water lingering against the foundation, eroding soil, and tracking into every entryway. Homeowners ...

After a sewer main collapsed in Germantown on Thursday, WSSC Water announced Friday night that a temporary bypass is now pumping wastewater around the site. Just after 11 p.m. on March 20, WSSC Water ...

From clogged gutters and overlooked roof damage to neglected HVAC, plumbing, and landscaping, learn how proactive care can ...

Basement water that starts with a clogged gutter or a sloping yard can quickly turn into a five‑figure problem once flooring, drywall, and electrical systems are involved. When poor drainage sends ...

This guide provides expert insight and a list of recommended plant options for rain gardens. Plus, tips for how to create a thriving and sustainable rain garden.

These incredible backyard makeovers will inspire you to design your own. Refresh your backyard with inspo from these backyard before and afters.

HomeServe USA reports eight common spring maintenance mistakes homeowners often make, from neglecting gutters to skipping HVAC inspections.

Outdoor living spaces can be welcoming areas to spend time in nature. Such spaces expand the possibilities for entertaining, as they tend to have more room for guests than home interiors, and they ...

Hot days and nights are characterized by daytime mosquitoes. Other than biting and giving people an itch, they transmit ...

Spring rain does not deserve a quick trip down a storm drain. Every drop that splashes off a roof carries real value for gardens, lawns, and outdoor spaces, yet most homes let that water rush away ...

American lawns cover 40 million acres of land, an area roughly the size of New England, and the vast majority of that acreage supports almost no wildlife at all. We spend billions maintaining these ...