Thanks for the intro I'm looking for a site where I can share DIY experiences and get advice - so this site looks just right At the moment I'm trying to solve a problem with water coming through the foundation wall of my house - all the drinas have been repaired and are ok - rainwater is soaking through my neighbours block paved drive and making its way under my concrete path and stright through the wall of the house - the drive is about a foot higher than my land Thinking about land drain down side of house or some kind of retaining wall to rpevent water reaching foundation wall - alos may need to repair damaged pointing in wall - Perhaps waterproof the outside of the wall as well