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 ...

Your downspout's ability to drain properly is crucial to keeping your home's foundation safe. Luckily, this simple hack with ...

Not using a downspout with an extension can cause serious problems for your house, particularly if you live in a rainy or snowy area of the country.

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 ...

Picture this: you've just invested thousands in a beautiful new landscape, only to watch water pool around your home's foundation like an uninvited lake. The number one cause of drainage problems is ...

This rainy spring will be remembered as the season gardens didn't need irrigation. Grass was lush, shrubs and trees stayed wet, ponds and outdoor planters didn't require topping off. Other than ...

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 ...

As a homeowner in Essex, managing your property's drainage system may not be the first thing on your mind—yet it’s an essential aspect of maintaining a safe and comfortable home. Neglecting drainage ...