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 ...

When you look at a home inspection report, the same quiet culprit keeps surfacing: water that does not know where to go. Again and again, inspectors flag grading, gutters and buried drains that let ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LeafFilter promises to prevent gutter clogs. See how the system performs, its cost, and where it falls short for your home.

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 ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...