If you want to divert water away from the side of your home and save your yard from getting ruined by stormwater runoff, take ...

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 downspout is an essential part of a gutter system that guides water and debris away from the home. It's vital all year ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...

HomeServe details six effective methods to thaw frozen gutters, including using calcium chloride, hot water, and ensuring proper attic insulation.

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may ...

Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Last night, I noticed that there was ice forming on the side of my house. Further investigation revealed that one of the main downspouts was frozen, which I'm guessing caused a nice chain reaction and ...