Downspout extensions come in several types. The simplest type is just a pipe that attaches to the mouth of the downspout. You can opt for either a corrugated flex pipe, or an aluminum equivalent.

Water puddling around a foundation from an ineffective downspout can create major problems, ranging from damp basements to structural damage. It’s worth finding a system that works for you. Here are ...

Add the architectural appeal of a rain chain to your garden or yard. ... Decorative downspouts: Rain chains make water runoff look and sound pretty. Updated: Oct. 24, 2014, 1:06 p.m.

Typically, your roof’s downspouts can be directed away from your home and toward a rain garden. Some gardeners also create rock-lined shallow ditches or swales from the downspout or other runoff ...

Water from downspouts can be redirected to drain and soak into existing lawn or landscaping, porous pavement, a rain garden, swale, or rain barrels for storage and reuse. This inexpensive rainscaping ...

Opt for the prettier rain-redirecting method. Install a rain chain to avoid a wet trouble spot under the downspout, and plant an annuals-filled garden plan centered around the rain chain.

NOTE: If your home has heated downspouts (to keep them from freezing in the winter), call a professional to help you with this step. Position Your Rain Barrel Now you’re ready to put your rain ...

It will never cease to amaze us how difficult it has been to get the word out about how important it is to keep water away from a home's foundation. Take gutters and downspouts for example: There ...

When the leaves of brown come tumbling down, it's September, the old song says. And for most of us, it's the same old song when it comes to cleaning out your gutters once or twice a year. Only ...

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Install a rain chain to avoid a wet trouble spot under the downspout, and plant an annuals-filled garden plan centered around the rain chain. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support ...