Downspouts provide a controlled escape route for rainwater flowing through your home's gutters. Unfortunately, these devices terminate at the bottom of the home's exterior walls, right next to the ...

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 ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Installing a bubbler drainage system is an easy way to redirect ...

After two storms hit the region last week and the weekend left us waterlogged, Northeast Ohio will see more rain this week. And that means more debris. Storms can knock down leaves and branches. Rain ...

The person who coined the phrase “saving for a rainy day” must have been a property owner with home drainage problems. The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health ...

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 ...

WATER — getting it where it belongs and keeping it out of places it doesn’t belong — is often a major headache for homeowners. Problems with too much water are especially intractable, as they are ...

If your downspout is not securely connected to a stormwater drain or has developed a leak, this water leakage can eventually cause foundation cracks, mold, and mildew, all of which can damage your ...