As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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 ...

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 ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...

A puddle that lingers for more than 48 hours after rain is a warning sign of deeper grading or soil problems — not just bad luck. Regrading the soil around a foundation is one of the most overlooked ...

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 ...

It can feel impossible to get used to the sound of a trickling or dripping gutter downspout. If you're sensitive to these types of noises, there are a few DIY fixes you can try to reduce these sounds ...