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 ...

"After clearing larger pieces of debris, you can use a garden hose to rinse away any remaining dirt. When using the hose, you ...

A rain barrel is a large container placed under a downspout to collect rain as it runs off your roof. Usually, a rainwater barrel will have an overflow valve, a screen or filter to keep out bugs ...

You should check your basement when you’re done reading this. And later, check it again. You might find a surprise. Because, conditions are conspiring against your basement. Take a few days of ...

Rain gutters may not be the most glamorous addition to your home, but they are one of extreme importance, as their primary function is to keep your home safe from pesky water damage. Believe it or ...

Ensure proper grading away from the foundation; Extend downspouts away from the home; Keep gutters clean Use French drains (gravel-filled trenches with perforated pipe) or dry creek beds to help ...

Close-up of a clean beige rain gutter on a house with a downspout, Larry's Gutters expands seamless gutter insta ...

As of May 2025, nearly 99% of Florida is experiencing drought, making this one of the driest years since 2008, according to the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. The signs are obvious: ...

Connecticut’s largest water utility company said that its customers can now purchase a 60-gallon upcycled rain barrel designed to fit under a downspout and catch rainwater running off the roof.