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 ...

While downspouts may not be the most aesthetically pleasing item outside of your home, they do serve an essential purpose: keeping rainwater away from your foundation. But just because it has an ...

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 ...

white PVC downspouts blocking sidewalk and flowing into garden - Volodymyr Chmut/Getty Images Downspouts are often a necessary home feature for preventing flooding and water damage. While there are ...

Toronto residents can buy a rain barrel and downspout diverter for less than $10 starting Wednesday as part of a new city ...

Spring melt brings downspout concerns Spring melt brings downspout concerns Homeowners often ask what they can do with their own property in order to be part of the greater solution and not the ...

A downspout that doesn't do its job is a terrible thing for a house. When water isn't redirected away from your home, it will drain into the ground near your house and can seep into your foundation ...

All Pro Gutter Guards announced the expansion of its service line to include downspout repair, with services now available as of March 2026 from its operations at 3488 York Rd Bldg. A, Suite F2. The ...