21.   Q. At the corner of our property we have a French drain that receives water from the sump pump in the basement and some roof and surface water.

22.   Q. I had a French drain installed in my basement, with a sump and a pump to keep water out.

23.   She had planned to install a French drain but later realized its channels of gravel would wash from the back yard to the street.

24.   Since this is a year that ends in an odd number, that means spring is time to dig up the yard again and put in French drains.

25.   That is why Fusco, as well as Verville of Vulcan Basement Waterproofing, prefer to install interior French drains.