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How Can I Prevent Water From My Neighbor's Yard From Flooding My Yard?

You usually cannot wall a neighbor's runoff out, because Illinois drainage principles generally require lower ground to accept water that flows naturally from higher ground; what you can do is catch that water where it enters your yard and carry it around your house to a lawful outlet with a…

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Can a French Drain Be Cleaned Out?

Yes, the perforated pipe in a French drain can usually be flushed or snaked clean when the system has a cleanout or an outlet you can reach, but if fine silt has clogged the gravel or the filter fabric around the pipe, cleaning the pipe will not restore drainage and that section has to be dug up…

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