Articles related to "Downspouts"

Whether a simple downspout replacement or repair, or as part of a complete gutter and downspout installation, these steps simplify the downspout installation process.

Doing your own gutter installation can be difficult and frustrating even for the handy homeowner, but a few simple tips can help your gutter job turn out great.

This article explains the benefits of using gutter downspouts to protect the home's slab or foundation. The rainwater can be channeled off to use irrigating the garden.

Gutters and downspouts perform an essential duty as part of the home's roofing system. Keeping them clean is critical to maintaining their rain-carrying function.

Cleaning gutters is on almost every homeowner's "least favorite chores" list. This article will show how to get your gutters clean quickly and with less mess.

Many contractors specialize in seamless gutter installation, but a relatively handy do-it-yourselfer can handle this project with a few basic tools and a little know-how.

Rain chains or Kusari Doi are an alternative to downspouts. These metal chains funnel water to a pond, barrel, or water garden below and act as garden water art.

Gardeners can save water and reduce the water bill by collecting rain water in a barrel or other container near the vegetable plot.

Do gutter guards eliminate the chore of cleaning? Or are "maintenance free" gutter covers salesman hype? To perform, they must keep debris from clogging the downspouts.

Consider installing a rain barrel to collect and store rain water.

The best water for landscape and gardening is the soft, sodium-free stuff that falls from the sky. Rainwater collection systems for the home are easy to install.

Many homeowners consider gutter guards to help keep their gutters clean. This guide describes the performance limits as well as the process of installing gutter screens.

French drain systems are the ideal solution for dealing with rainwater runoff. They can prevent basement damage and foundation damage using landscaping fabric and gravel.

Downspouts serve a useful purpose, and no one can argue that they don't fulfill their function. But rain chains do the job while adding a touch of elegance to the home.

Think you don't have room for a garden? Try these ideas.

Rain barrels and water harvesting are a water to save on home water use during the summer drought. There are many styles of water cisterns that suit different gardens.

This winter weather seems to disprove global warming. As spring arrives, a home maintenance checklist is in order. Conserve energy and protect that mortgage investment.

Build a freestanding patio cover to protect your camper, car, or boat. Add value to your home while creating a space for entertaining.

Building a backyard deck is an easy DIY project when the right planning goes into it. Design the deck, research building codes and zoning, and sketch the deck design.

Green roofs are rooftops that are covered with soil and planted with ornamental or vegetable gardens. Most are on commercial real estate, but residential use is growing.

Knowing what molds need to survive and flourish is the first step to proper control. Mold needs are simple: water, food and air. A logical control approach works.

Many people don't give their shingles their due. Is it time to shop for a licensed and bonded roof contractor? The only way to know is to do a regular, visual inspection.

Looking for something to do with the kids when it is too mucky to play outside? Put on old clothes, rubber boots and splash pants and enjoy the magic of mud!

New vertical garden design harvests rainwater, waters plants, and conserves space.

Getting your home prepared for the cold weather is an important factor for winter viewings of your property. Drafts, cold zones and wet floors can detract from your home

Ways to reduce water use in the garden include mulching, plant selection and water harvesting.

It takes sustainable building materials to build a green home. It will cost more. But it's a good investment in home equity, and if done right, will lower utility bills.

Inaccurate or misleading home inspection reports can lead to costly mistakes. Follow these guidelines for choosing a professional home inspector.

Even if you live in areas with low rainfall, you can harvest large amounts of rainwater.

When it comes to resolutions for the New Year, these should be at the top of your list. They don't require willpower, and they'll make your life easier and safer.

Efflorescence, white powdery crystals on basement floors or walls, is a sign of moisture penetration. Canada's Shell Busey offers a simple fix.

A little planning and a good supply of organic mulch can help you lower your water and sewer bills and increase your harvest.

Spring isn't the only time for cleaning and sprucing up your home.

Tips on how to plant an herb garden for cooking, crafts, and herbal remedies. Herbs are attractive in the garden, hardy, and easy to grow.

Expensive to buy, saffron can be grown in your yard easily and inexpensively, making this popular and pricey spice a practical addition to your menu.

This smart guide to home landscaping explains how to landscape a yard and design a garden in simple steps.

An overview of the benefits-and limitations-of home inspections, and the main areas they should cover: Electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, roofing, and exterior

Backyard landscape design takes some creative planning when it comes to patio design. Free form concrete and flagstone layout can be the start of a garden paradise.

Lemon balm is a perennial herb that is easy to grow and has many household uses.

Want to know how to install a beautiful garden, backyard paradise, or botanic garden? First ask - do I use perforated, non-perforated, ADS or flexible drain pipe?

However you spell it: pinyon, pinion or pinon (with a tilde), this native of southwestern and western North America has some unique growing habits.

Suspect arrested in connection with this morning's fatal shooting of Dr. George Tiller, one of only three remaining doctors performing abortions after viability.

In Quebec, where summers are as fleeting as Andy Warhol's concept of fame, preparing for winter is serious business - and one that can prevent damage to your home.

Whether for shrubs, vegetables or flowers, organic gardening methods are healthier for the earth as well as for people and pets. Follow these simple guidelines to start.

Now that the breathtaking cold and knee-high snow drifts are beginning to melt away, it's time to think about getting your home ready for spring.

Add visual appeal and maximize potential growing space by creating unusual, functional structures for climbing fruits and vegetables in your garden!

Rain chains, rain gardens, miniature gardens, wildlife habitats, and wetland plants are all great gift ideas for the wetland or bog gardener.

Gardeners can benefit from the following measures to conserve the earth's most valuable resource, save money, and comply with community water-use restrictions.

Although green roof designs can differ, they typically include the same basic parts usually applied in layers.

Low Impact Development practices can help land developers save money and decrease permitting time while making a real contribution to environmental quality.