When bad weather’s on the radar, most people think about clearing gutters, securing patio furniture, and trimming weak branches. Those are smart moves, but there’s one thing almost everyone ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

I know many of you have followed my recommendation to run your downspouts into that black, flex pipe — and then buried it to get it out of the way. But sometimes the terminations of those extension ...

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

Dear Ken: I can’t find the end of one of my long flex downspout pipes. What can I do?TedStick a hose in the gutter and wait until you see a wet area somewhere out in the yard; it might take 20 or 30 ...