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 ...

Q. Just had new gutters installed on our renovated farmhouse. One section has no outlet, no end cap and no downspout. I say this is wrong as water then ice will dam up in and around the gutter and the ...

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: ...

One of the options that may be discussed by you and your builder is gutter guards. These devices fit on top of roof gutters and attempt to stop debris from getting into your gutters and downspout ...

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 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rain gutters shouldn’t be an afterthought. Our guide to gutters will help you choose the right style to keep your roof in good ...