Fix Now, Save Later

Fix Now, Save (A Lot) Later“From small things, Mama, big things one day come,” as the song goes....

How To Install a Rain Diverter

A rain diverter is a practical device that redirects rainwater away from your home’s entry points to ensure...

How to Extend a Downspout

iStockGutters and downspouts help control water runoff from your roof. But if the rain or melted snow isn’t...

Gauging Gutters

A gutter system is essential to protect your basements, crawl spaces, topsoil, siding, windows, and doors. Without proper...

Backyard Drainage Solutions

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How To Install a Rain Chain

Landscape contractor Roger Cook walks through how to install a rain chainRain chains are a beautiful and functional...

How to Divert Water Without Gutters or Downspouts

Protecting your home’s foundation from water damage also protects its structural integrity. While traditional gutters, downspouts, and black...

Comprehensive Drainage Solutions for Modern Architecture: From Green Roofs to High-Rise Facade Systems

The evolution of contemporary architectural design has fundamentally transformed the engineering challenges associated with water management, creating complex...

The Billion-Dollar Pipes: Why Luxury Homes Are Building Underground Water Tunnels

While Architectural Digest showcases infinity pools and koi ponds, the true marvels of modern luxury real estate lie...

How To Install a Rain Barrel

Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert working on installing a rain barrel.Rain barrels are eco-friendly and cost-effective ways to...

How To Drain Downspout Water Flow Away From a House (Video)

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Add a Drainage System Under Raised Decks

A drainage system under a raised deck channels water away from your deck to create a dry, usable...

How To Install an Alternative to Gutters

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a gutter alternative where a traditional gutter does not work—and...

How To Make Your Gutters Leaf-Proof

This video walks through how to make your gutters leaf proof.Tools & MaterialsHammerDrill/driverStiff blade putty knifetin snipsClogged gutters...

How to Replace Wooden Gutters

When a homeowner’s wooden gutters started leaking, all the contractors in her area told her it was time...

How To Install Aluminum Gutters

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The Rainwater REIT: How Smart Investors Profit from Stormwater-Rich Land

While most investors chase waterfront properties, a more lucrative opportunity is emerging in stormwater-rich land—parcels once considered undesirable...

How To Keep Gutters Running Freely

Maintaining clean, free-flowing gutters helps keep your home safe from water damage. Clogged gutters can lead to a...

How To Install a Rainwater Collection Barrel

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to collect valuable rainwater for...

Gargoyles for Your Home

Little Devils“All attempts at explanation are foredoomed to failure,” wrote the late art historian Emile Male of those...

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