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 ...

Dear Cory: You may not notice a drainage problem initially, but it often develops several years after a house is built and gradually worsens as sediment builds up. For people with crawl spaces and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Maintaining good flow in your home's gutters is definitely on a homeowner's fall checklist because of the damage falling leaves can do if they clog a downspout. But Pat Sullivan from ...

You may think a gutter is a necessity for all homes, but there are actually some that don't have them. Why? It's largely ...

Let’s face it: when you think about your home’s foundation, you probably picture something solid, reliable, and not at all like a sinking ship. Yet, outdoor drainage issues can sneak up on you like ...

Winter roof trouble rarely starts with a dramatic leak. It usually begins quietly, with a neglected gutter that cannot move water away fast enough, then escalates into heavy ice, warped shingles, and ...

Cleaning your house’s gutters is a messy job, but someone has to do it. Leaf-clogged, stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, including wet basements, ruined siding or trim, and water-damaged ...

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pooling water, soggy turf, and erosion near a home's foundation can all signal a yard drainage problem that needs attention. How do homeowners know ...

Protect your home and wildlife by practicing these steps if you find a bird’s nest in your gutter.

Bet you never wondered how to clean gutters when you swooned over your home’s curb appeal lovingly ensconced by mature trees. Funny how fervent love for foliage can turn into a disdain when leaves ...

The rapid growth of rooftop photovoltaic installations is profoundly changing the management of rainwater. By waterproofing and channeling surfaces, solar panels accelerate water runoff and increase ...