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 ...

Gutter guards reduce cleaning but are not maintenance free. Learn if they are a smart investment for your home.

Out of sight, out of mind, gutters are easily forgotten about. Yet, ignoring them can cause larger issues. Stopping to consider how do you stop gutters from clogging is the first step in problem ...

Rainwater leaving a roof can affect much more than the structure itself. Once runoff reaches the roof edge, it must move through the drainage system and discharge somewhere around the property.

A sturdy roof and well-managed gutters do more than improve curb appeal. They create a first line of defense when heavy rain, ...

Dear Pat: I am in the process of having a house built. My previous house had problems with water overflowing and flooding my gardens. What should I do when I build my new home to avoid these problems?

Whether your drains are blocked, overflowing or simply running slowly, the words 'drainage problems' are ones. most homeowners would rather avoid hearing. Messy, costly and potentially disruptive, ...

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 ...

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 ...