The downspout is an essential part of a gutter system that guides water and debris away from the home. It's vital all year ...

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may ...

HomeServe details six effective methods to thaw frozen gutters, including using calcium chloride, hot water, and ensuring proper attic insulation.

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 ...

Not using a downspout with an extension can cause serious problems for your house, particularly if you live in a rainy or snowy area of the country.

If you find your guttering and downspouts are a bit of an eyesore, you can easily add a stunning water feature in place of one of your downpipes.

Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

Drippy downspouts can quickly start to make you feel like you're going crazy, but with these strategies, you can muffle or eliminate the noise altogether.

Last night, I noticed that there was ice forming on the side of my house. Further investigation revealed that one of the main downspouts was frozen, which I'm guessing caused a nice chain reaction and ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...