DEAR TIM: My home is less than 2 months old and I already have a problem with my downspout drainage. Where the sidewalk comes up to my front porch a black corrugated plastic pipe extends through the ...

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 ...

If you're tired of looking at your ugly downspout, learn how to hide it for better drainage, curb appeal, and to protect your ...

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 ...

This past weekend we noticed a leak coming in from above the rear corner window molding on our top floor. When I got up on the roof. I discovered a partially frozen pond where the corner drain leading ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Hair clogs, simple toilet blockages, and standing water caused by slow-moving drains are pesky, albeit common problems that you’re bound to encounter, whether you rent or own your home. While ...