Fixing my Backyard Drainage Issues (Rain = Duck Pond)

[@jlbush8249]

I'm a contractor and you did well. Nothing wrong with running your conduit into the basin, it's actually a good idea. Good work!

[@SlackerU]

10/10, your experience is basically identical to mine. I have 200ft of 10" two-hole French Drain & I doubt it would max out a 2" discharge. My neighbor ended up using an 8" discharge instead of my dual 6". We both max out our systems about twice a year.

[@CFCBEMLR]

This video gives me hope lol wife and I just bought our first house and neighbors pond drains into our back yard and makes 80% of the yard not usable and I’ve been thinking about how to fix it and this looks like it’s exactly what I need to do! Thanks!

[@kennethmillar8173]

Did you get the drainage fixed?

[@CFCBEMLR]

@@kennethmillar8173 we got some free corrugated pipes and we’re able to divert some of the water to make the yard more useful for a temporary fix but we decided to move back to our home town so it wasn’t worth it to us to go through all that work with us trying to plan a move and not really get to enjoy the end result, but this is exactly what the yard needed, hope the new owners find this video

[@brantleywiley1279]

@@CFCBEMLR I know this doesn’t pertain to you but the owner of the pond could be the one responsible for the water overflow depending on location and municipalities

[@dianapearson1771]

There is no “we”😊 Bless your heart!!! Great job!!

[@dlp4183]

I’m glad to finally find a video before, during, and after install. It looks like it’s working great and if I rent the equipment I’m sure I can can do it myself too! Thanks

[@PappyNet01]

Thanks for sharing: we have some low lying areas in our lawn, but I plan to only had a mixture of sand and topsoil for our lawn - hopefully I will save our Saint Augustine grass and have a better lawn. I know what you mean by saying "We" and it is really "Me" too. I have been punching above my weight-class since I have had taken over the home and lawn maintenance.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

To the 15 people that watched the first version I put up, sorry about that. That was only half of the video. I uploaded the wrong file.

[@mongrel1799]

You mentioned that you’d be doing a garage “some day.” Three years later and the garage has arrived. The grand plan is finally coming together!

[@chivasporvida1997]

Great job..smart of you using a 6in pipe..we get a lot of rain here in Texas and month old 4in drainage system couldn’t handle it..had to re dig it and replace it with 6in..seems like your system works great

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Alberto. And yeah I wish I went with 6-inch on the entire system. Only the back half is 6 inch. Still works well though and has never clogged

[@rickjames6948]

Same here in Oklahoma. spring/early summer biblical rains overwhelm 4" pipe. Recommend 6" or larger.

[@markduncan6690]

You are a Wild Man! There should be more people like you!

[@jefferybye2169]

Hello Chris i just wanted to tell ya how much i enjoy watching your videos, they are very educational and entertaining. I am a master certified auto mechanic for over 30 years..keep up the good work keep the videos coming..Merry Christmas and have a safe New Year...🤘

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Hey Jeffery. That's awesome to hear that you find the videos those entertaining and informative. I really appreciate you checking out the channel and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Safe wrenching!

[@dustybeebe501]

This looks great man, I need the same thing over here in the New Orleans area. I'll have to watch the video a few times to be clear on what you wired in.

[@brycycles95]

I had to do my yard and all I did was dug a 1 foot by 1 foot trench about 40 feet long down the edge of my yard and filled with gravel then put dirt back on top and so far it’s worked perfectly. It just holds the water until it soaks into the ground.

[@elaineenialle3594]

Thank you! This video gave me some ideas to tell my husband what to do! lol

[@joeshmoe7789]

The storm drains get rid of water immediately. If the storm drain is too small, it just takes a little longer, but still does a very good job. Not sure the style of french drain you'd build, but unless open with exposed stone, they clog in time and work slower.

[@danlucas148]

Thanks for the video pal, really great explanation. I’m thinking of doing something similar but I don’t have a natural stream nearby, still your video gets me thinking of solutions for my swampy garden. Also, you have the boat, the motorbike, the decent sized garden and a beehive too. All the things I’d love to have. Got a small hive on my roof, had to sell the boat but I still have a bike outside. All the best.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem man! I'm glad the video helped get the wheels turning for solutions on your garden. That's cool you have a beehive on the roof. I thought about putting mine on the roof of my chicken coop but decided against it in the end since I wanted to keep it as far away from the house as possible

[@danlucas148]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow yea I have kids running around as well and only a small garden so there was not an option for a hive. I’m in a terraced house in an urban setting in NW Europe, so nothing like the rural setting you would normally associate with bees. Still, they seem to be doing well. Nothing quite like sitting up there with a drink and watching them bring in forage from somewhere in between all the bricks and mortar surrounding us.

[@triuvm]

Thanks for this. I have same issue and soil is mostly clay. I had professionals tell me a French drain and same result still pooled because of the clay earth. I had to run pipes under found like you which solved the problem.

[@ReggieR3gg]

Love it, especially that you came back with the update

[@The-Ordinary-Man]

I hope you installed a nice pond for your ducks, they obviously enjoyed the hell out of the pond

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

They were ducks that I rescued from a storm drain at work. They flew away after they became mature. Well the male Mallard stuck around, but unfortunately a fox snagged him at one point. But yeah they really did like the pond! I ended up getting them a large container to swim in

[@EmRePhoto]

I was gonna say I wanna see a duck pond video next!

[@robertgregory2618]

You did great. I have seen pros on you-tube that didn't do as well as you. Outside of the 6 inch you mentioned well done...You used common sense...BYW I like the height of your fence..

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man

[@charleshankbukowski4426]

I don’t know who you are or why I’m subscribed to you but I dig the video thumbs up brother.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

LOL, thanks man. You may have subscribed to me from an automotive video. That's mostly what my channel is. Appreciate the honesty!

[@EhradioCanada]

Its very interesting we don't have all those materials here in Canada so will have to improvise we have terrible flooding here so many drains are required but certainly food for thought thanks

[@cryengine_x]

idk about the storm drain thingy but i'm thinking the same. i'm just gonna put some catch basins to get the surface water and pipe it to the drainage ditch. with clay soil like mine, i think it's just sitting. theres is a patch of my yard downstream that stays always muddy, except for 3 months of summer, (and this in tx!). i'm hoping that once i take care of that surface water, that will stop too. the nice thing a surface drain is a lot less work than a French drain.

[@CursedGarage]

I love that fencing, the drains are a great idea too

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man. I have a video on what I did for the fence incase you're interested. Check it out. Just type in NoNonsenseKnowHow fence

[@CursedGarage]

I will definitely have to watch that, subscribes from the tool box tour but this is some cool content

[@AlexGervacio33]

I appreciate your content and tips sir. 😊

[@nativehalfbreed]

Loved the video! Thank you for sharing. This is what I need to do with the yard

[@polog8153]

The ducks playing in the puddle😂😂😂😂

[@rickjames6948]

Words of wisdom, learn from me. Never use 4" pipe. It's okay in light rain conditions. Recommend minimum 6" or larger for severe spring early summer flash floods.

[@rickyward657]

Great work buddy. Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Ricky

[@hamburger-n5p]

There is no we, only me! I laughed pretty good at that little note

[@rickjames6948]

French drains are a waste of time with heavy rains. Nice video sir.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yup! and thanks

[@B00zers]

Looks great good vid man, watching videos like this for inspiration about to try and attempt something like this !

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks. And awesome. Yeah I did the same before I took this job on. Good luck!

[@nursebyrd]

How cute. Love watching the 🐤

[@tomnewland8715]

Thanks for great video. Well done.

[@Tony2tall]

Wow what a transformation ✔️👍

[@jenniferwebb5954]

Thanks for the video, very helpful! Also you sound like Tony Dokoupil! Subscribed sir 😍

[@youngprince716]

Nice video. Thanks! That was really straight forward and love the 🐝 too. Good for u. What part of the country do in? North East? Trying to figure out what to do bc if I go down about 18 inches I'll have clay / soft soil. Not sure what you said Why u put in the drain storms bc your soil conditions? Awesome video!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks. And yeah I'm in Southeastern Pennsylvania. I just personally like storm drains more. Been working great ever since I put it in

[@TheRichLife26]

A company suggested we do the storm drains. I'm concerned with them getting clogged. We have a lot of pine trees. Would you still recommend?

[@gordonv2456]

You are lucky you had a ravine nearby to drain to. I watch metal scrappers on the tube and they give you some idea of swampy areas with all the sump pumps they collect. Seems like Ohio has areas with sump pump situations.

[@emilywelsh1072]

This was super helpful. Thank you!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad it was!

[@michaelsa892]

This is what I need to do for my yard I think this summer I will mark the low spots and do it this winter I’m in Florida.

[@Cloudminster]

Gotta love American people, ‘I might put a bunker in there some day’....what! Is this preparation for a comet or the purge? 😂

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

LOL, I suppose for either or. I like to keep my options open.

[@TheDIADUIT]

You don't need fabric on the stone when u put in perforated pipe, thats the reason it takes so long for water to soak away, it eventually will stop working because fabric will silt over, I was in drainage business for nearly 35yrs, found this to be case several times, if drainage pipe is installed properly its self cleaning

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

That's a good point you bring up however I feel like the stones would eventually get clogged up. And if not, then as sediment continues to wash away you're going to get settling over top of the pipe. But another fact of the matter is that the clay soil in my backyard doesn't really perk at all. Or at least not quick enough during a rainstorm to get to the pipe with fabric or no fabric

[@lavellelawson6256]

Conduit was great idea for future runs

[@clarencewiles963]

Thumbs up 👍 water control 😊

[@nikierohrer2001]

Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼🇺🇸 .

[@InterstellarFrodo]

Thanks for doing the follow ups, enjoyed the video.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem man! Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomasmccullagh8282]

Great video really enjoyed it,and everything well explained along the way.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks Thomas and I appreciate the feedback

[@professor509]

Just bought a property and I feel like we have to use this technique in the future

[@terebrate]

Good job. I did some perforated pipe drainage alongside my driveway last year. Now I don't get a big standing puddle anymore. I also did a little concrete canal, with steel drop-in grates, that takes water from the downspouts across to the drainpipe. I managed to get a haircut here a few days before the dipshit governor closed up shops like that. I doubt I could do as good a job as you did on yours.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks. And hey man if your drainage works then that's all that matters. Drainage projects are definitely rewarding that's for sure! Especially during a downpour. The first few times it down poured I ran out there like a little kid all excited to see how it was working. lol. Yeah this everything shutdown stuff stinks. I need a haircut, that's for sure but I figure I'll just let it grow out quarantine Style

[@joserivera199520]

Awesome!! Nice job except for the electricity installation. This videos gives a good ideas to people who have the same problem

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks. And what's your beef with the electrical? Just curious

[@oceansep4103]

Decent job man

[@TomIslav-o7l]

Cracks vid mate, awesome rain footage

[@donaldlee6760]

Really awesome video. At 7:57, is there a real benefit to use a 6-inch discharge pipe vs the 4-inch that you used just to keep up during your strongest storms? I would have assumed your 4-inch pipe would only be overwhelmed during the worst part of the strongest storm, so this seems more a "feel good" upgrade than a practical one? I suppose the cost difference would be small since it was all DIY. Very cool BTW.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah the 4-inch pipe has been fine. It's only during the worst downpour that it starts to become a little bit overwhelmed. But honestly I think it's still worthwhile to do a 6in okay. I would have if I could go back

[@karimk296]

That is a very smart idea. I have more or less the same problem and thinking of doing something similar to what you have. Do you know what kind of contractor should i get. For example a landscape contractor? Sump pump ? Plumbing? I would really appreciate if someone guides to the right direction regarding that matter !!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I would suggest calling at least three different landscapers who do hardscaping and get three quotes. Can be a pricey job depending on the route they take

[@robertoperez4162]

i am saving your video if i decide to do something like this for my house. Great vid i was wondering how much did you spend on all the supplies for the drain?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome. And thanks. I think I was into it for a few hundred dollars or so but honestly I don't remember specifically on it

[@stevenjoiner9251]

Nice dude. Very nice work

[@marilynnscorner345]

this great for ppl who know how to do this stuff...but for ppl who do not know how to do this and have a lake in their backyard every time it rains.....its still a problem

[@kenflauding6041]

Great job! Smart not to go up the middle of the property. 👍🏼

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks buddy. And yeah it's nice to have the middle free and clear for any future projects. Still never did the bunker though!

[@tomnewland8715]

Had to say it again. Great video. To ones who said you did something wroung. They must demos.

[@loganmahoney2284]

Thank you for sharing, excellent video!

[@cathychats]

Will my tree roots correct themselves if I raise my garden with woodchips, trunks and soil? I have a latge avcoade tree which is suffering from wet roots at the moment and I want to raise my complete garden. Hope that makes sense..

[@adamjones3649]

Great video. What was the cost of your project

[@papyrophliac]

This was great, thank you for sharing! What did you use to cut the concrete? I need to do the same under my driveway..

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

i used a shihl ts400 concrete cutoff saw. Thanks for dropping me a comment

[@AhmadHamzabalad]

Great video. Helps a lot

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks. And awesome

[@ericgrajeda2671]

Yeah learning how to drain my land thanks for the insight 6 inch pipes instead of four yet sound like a mild flood zone .....

[@switchbranch8411]

Drainage improved for sure, your grass isn’t loooking too good right now though haha

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Haha yeah I realized that after I shot the 2nd half of video and looked back at the original clips. I let the grass go. It looked nice for a while after first planting and then the weeds took over and I gave up on it. I drive over top of it too much to worry

[@switchbranch8411]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow understandable. My grass turned to more of a meadow with time and started hurting my lawn mower so I let it do its thing

[@meek__exotic4067]

Nice job mate

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks

[@davidfrisch5538]

I might of missed it , but is there a pump some where? or is this all just gravity .. I seen your conduit run

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Just gravity. 1% slow

[@davidfrisch5538]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow wow that's impressive .. to see that much water move to the woods area at such a high flow

[@rachel.xo15]

Can you do my yard ! Lol looks great!

[@septicmushroom9196]

Hello! Whenever it rains, my background becomes an absolute mud pit. There's no standing water, but my entire yard is muddy and stays muddy for quite some time longer than my front yard. I have no idea about drainage, but what do you suggest?

[@RattlerSnake]

That's a nice fence too

[@johndillian1018]

Too much work. Would have raised the yard and drained it into my neighbors yard, BUUUUUUUUUUTTTT, that system is awesome!!!!

[@kosh9639]

the Ducks are hilarious... 😂 0:25

[@pkaspar78]

Dig a hole for the pond- backyard drained and ducks happy 😃

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

They ended up flying away. Only have hens now

[@pkaspar78]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow oh , I thought they were yours

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

They were. Raised them from ducklings with the chickens. But then one day they decided to take off. They would come back and visit often but then stopped showing up

[@pkaspar78]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow 🙁

[@carrasco2011sc]

I wish I had that issue, I am trying to retain water a part of my yard for the bugs and birds.

[@iamwoke3647]

What kind of catch basin did you use?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

A heavy duty plastic one from home Depot

[@sabrinabetancourt792]

I was curious were did you get those bluish tubes?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

They are storm and sewer line PVC. They sell them at home Depot and Lowe's

[@kenjamin2702]

Awesome video. Thank you

[@goodwinhomerepairllc4552]

How far below the ground surface is the top of storm drain set

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Probably about a foot and a half or two

[@chrism796]

The problem I have here in Georgia is that the way my yard was excavated left me with places where the water can’t drain properly. My property is on a clay/rock vein. The yard isnt graded enough to allow the water to drain off to the street. So water pools where I don’t want it to. I can’t lay a proper French drain because I can’t get down in the ground low enough. So I have a shitty soggy yard. Suggestions?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Damn that sucks. And sorry not anything I can think of off hand... Hard to say without seeing in person.

[@justinbuchanan2182]

Probably have to use a sump pump. With a auto float that kicks on when it gets full. Sort of like a toilet works

[@justinbuchanan2182]

I'm looking into doing something soon. And I don't have enough slop.

[@oleersoy6547]

Love the bees!!!

[@danasmith5464]

Where did you get those basin catch

[@davidkitsio3839]

Hell yeah, penntucky 👌🏼

[@faebrowne2537]

Those Ducks swimming around 😂😂😂

[@RichGrisak]

Rough estimate on the total cost for this solution? I need to do something like this.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I have no idea. Maybe some professionals can chime in though

[@ElSoly]

Wondering how much that cost to have it done by a contractor? 🤔

[@GuyMon4hire1]

Great video thank you

[@josevaldes6748]

Where can I find a storm drain like that having trouble finding one

[@mikemetz82]

Thank you!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No prob!

[@ChantelBartges]

Yep my 3 acres has this issue! I hate it

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Storm drain is the way to go for sure! If you have a place to drain it

[@GBooneoh]

my yard isn't this bad but your system is 5/5!

[@brantleywiley1279]

I’m still trying to figure out what I can do for my yard because I don’t have anywhere for the water to go

[@jjackson9189]

great vid 👍🏼👍🏼

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks man

[@jakeskage4601]

I'll start I'm from Missouri, where are you from?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I'm in Pennsylvania

[@geraldmaine3300]

Missouri,is vary hot??

[@meganm3270]

Louisiana here

[@rhampton757]

great job, thank you

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks

[@deborahhall.abolitionist476]

Thanks

[@JS-jh4cy]

Quacking good

[@zepkauvaka8316]

good job

[@patrickbrasel2016]

What happened to the fruit trees?