I can relate to this all too well. Last year, during a heavy rainstorm, my phone slipped right out of my pocket and landed in a puddle while I was che...

I appreciate hearing about your experience, especially the bit about checking local codes. Honestly, that's the part that makes me cautious about grey...

French drains definitely help, but before jumping into that expense, have you checked the grading around your foundation lately? Sometimes just adjust...