DEAR TIM: My home is less than 2 months old and I already have a problem with my downspout drainage. Where the sidewalk comes up to my front porch a black corrugated plastic pipe extends through the ...

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 better solution is to have the downspouts discharge indirectly to yard drains, which most commonly consist of black corrugated 4" tubing. Connecting a downspout directly into an underground drain ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Water pooling in your yard or around the house after heavy Dallas-Fort Worth rainfall can indicate poor drainage near the foundation. As a homeowner, you might wonder, “Why does poor drainage cause ...

Gutters are a necessary evil for many homeowners, but they're not the only choice if you're in need of a drainage system to protect your foundation.

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 ...