The French drain plays a highly important role in preserving your home's integrity, as water accumulating near the foundations can seriously damage a home and lead to expensive renovations.

Does your house have a French drain? If so, when was it installed? This type of drain lasts about 30 years, but it may clog or break within that period.

A French drain works with gravity. Water follows the ebb and flow of the earth's guiding principle, and thus, the drain carries water downstream. This sloped trench provides a method to help homeowners avoid damp patches on their lawn or property by regulating drainage, and keeping things dry in places where it's necessary.