Question
Our backyard sits at the bottom of everyone elses, so we get a small pool of water everytime it rains. About 3 inches. I was wondering if there were something we could do to eliminate the problem by designin something as well. The back yard really needs help. We dont have alot of money either....so there is another problem. Any help would be appreciated

Answer
There is not much you can do that is creative to solve a functional drainage problem. However you could install a french drain system. Its a series of pipes with holes in them surrounded by gravel and filter fabric to keep form getting filled with silt. The pipes all connect to a drain lien that routes the water where you want it. All drains mist have a slope of 1% min. You can usually do a french drain system for between $500 and several thousand depending on how much you can do yourself.

See www.ndspro.com for parts to use.
google french drains to learn more details.

Best of Luck
Sean J Murphy
www.seanjmurphy.com