Gutters play a major role when it comes to managing rain water. Without gutters, rain can run off your roof and onto the ground near your foundation, potentially splattering dirt on your siding or ...

DEAR TIM: My home is less than 2 months old and I already have a problem with my downspout drainage. Where the sidewalk comes up to my front porch a black corrugated plastic pipe extends through the ...

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 ...

The homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres install professional gutter downspout drains to protect home foundations from water damage.

Q. I need to bury downspout drainage pipes in my yard before the yard is seeded. Where is the best place to put them, and how deep should they be buried? What type of pipe do you like? How far away ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

Dear James: I have noticed rainwater running down over a window, and I am worried it might damage the siding. How often should I inspect and clean my gutters and downspouts? — Tracie K. Dear Tracie: A ...

If you’ve ever stared out the window during a downpour and watched the negative influence that uncontrolled water has on your soil’s erosion, wood rot, etc. you may have wondered, “Should I have ...

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