Managing the rain that falls on your roof may not be the sexiest aspect of home maintenance, but it's among the most necessary. The very name "gutter" calls to mind murky stormwater traveling through ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- With the cold-weather season upon us, gutters soon will fill with rainwater or snowmelt from rooftops. Downspouts help channel the water collected in the gutters down to the ground ...

You might have mistaken this stylish outdoor feature for a wind chime or decorative accent, but rain chains offer more than just curb appeal. Water is one of your home's biggest threats. Gutters and ...

Simple rain chains are destructive to your home. Here’s why… The roof, flashings, gutters and downspouts on your home all play different but important roles in shedding and controlling rainwater off ...

With the wet season upon us, gutters soon will fill with rainwater from rooftops. Downspouts help channel the water collected in the gutters down to the ground level and away from foundations.

A heavy downpour can potentially cause soil erosion in the garden thereby depriving it of its natural mineral resources. While gutter downspouts might seem ideal for controlling rain water that runs ...

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 majority of rainwater harvesting tools require a downspout, but these methods make it possible without needing to use ...

Water is the enemy of all homes—a little over one-fifth of insurance claims involve water damage, and not only from a broken pipe or a leaking toilet. Just about any aspect of your living space can be ...

Every week for the past three summers, I’ve kicked a footlong tube of curved white aluminum into a bush while hustling by with my lawn mower. It’s a ritual. I punt the thing into the bush. The bush ...

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: ...