The person who coined the phrase “saving for a rainy day” must have been a property owner with home drainage problems. The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health ...

A soggy lawn can cause grass to die, allow fungus to grow, and become a breeding ground for pests. Learn how to fix a soggy ...

Downspouts are often a necessary home feature for preventing flooding and water damage. While there are other ways to divert water away from your house without gutters, many homeowners find downspouts ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Gutters play a significant role in protecting your home by diverting water and melting snow away from it. When your gutters are secure and functioning properly, water ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's no question that an abundance of work goes into owning a house. Fortunately, a home is usually set up so that different ...

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 ...

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Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T. Dear Cory: You ...

Your roof gets most of the credit for protecting your home, but your gutters quietly determine how long that roof actually lasts. When water cannot move cleanly through the system, it backs up, creeps ...