Your downspout usually isn’t enough to drain water away from your home’s foundation.

While downspouts may not be the most aesthetically pleasing item outside of your home, they do serve an essential purpose: keeping rainwater away from your foundation. But just because it has an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes, a hack solves a big problem. Sometimes, it’s just to deal with something that kind of bugs you. This hack from [Dillan Stock] is in the latter category, replacing an ugly, redundant ...

white PVC downspouts blocking sidewalk and flowing into garden - Volodymyr Chmut/Getty Images Downspouts are often a necessary home feature for preventing flooding and water damage. While there are ...

Learn how to clean gutters step by step using simple tools. Stop clogs before they cause damage. Includes safety tips and the ...