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 ...

Q. I need to bury downspout drainage pipes in my yard before the yard is seeded. Where is the best place to put them, and how deep should they be buried? What type of pipe do you like? How far away ...

After two storms hit the region last week and the weekend left us waterlogged, Northeast Ohio will see more rain this week. And that means more debris. Storms can knock down leaves and branches. Rain ...

There's no question that an abundance of work goes into owning a house. Fortunately, a home is usually set up so that different areas can run smoothly without requiring much thought or effort. Take ...

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 ...

Gene Kelly would probably not be remembered as well for his part in "Singing in the Rain" if the movie set had been equipped with rain gutters. When it comes to the place you live, the last thing ...

Spring rains are welcome for daffodils and lawns but not always to homeowners. This is the time of year when winter-storm damage, faulty sump pumps and clogged drainage systems reveal themselves. So ...