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 ...

Gutters and downspouts are only two of many elements that make for effective watershed surrounding a home. What happens beyond the downspout and the conditions that exist around the perimeter of a ...

Solving a common drainage problem — water erosion in the gravel parking lot! Watch as we extend the gutter downspouts to redirect runoff and protect the surface from future damage. Simple fix, big ...

Your home’s gutters are the only thing standing between it and winter water damage. While it might sound dramatic, proper ...

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 ...