Q. I’d like to have downspout extensions to carry water away from the foundation of my house, but wouldn’t they interfere with lawn work such as mowing and also look pretty tacky sticking out in the ...

Leaves can clog up your gutters in the fall and cause serious problems if you don’t take preventative measures. This DIY extension made of PVC piping will fit on a leaf blower or Shop-Vac, and blow ...

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 ...

Q. Some of my gutters are a bit short and don’t extend all the way to the ends of the roof. There’s about 2 inches where rain runs down the roof and continues down the house wall, creating a divot in ...