Emma Stenhouse is a marine scientist, educator, and writer with more than 16 years of experience. She holds an M.S. in Marine Science from the University of Plymouth. Installing a rain barrel system ...

Learn to build your own rain barrel with just a few tools. A rain barrel is a great way to manage water on your property and give you a natural source for watering your garden. You can buy one that's ...

A neighbor’s downspout directs water right into a homeowner’s property and they are wondering about the legality of the situation. The water comes through pipes set into the neighboring wall, sending ...

Gutters and downspouts are key elements in protecting your home from water damage. Ideally, gutters collect rainwater as it comes off the roof, and downspouts carry it to the ground, releasing it at ...

We clean our open rain gutters at least five times a year but they still overflow in heavy rains. I’m baffled and am wondering if gutters are really necessary. I have seen homes without them. What is ...

Q I have noticed a drip line rut in the yard below my gutters. Is this because of the heavy rains? Are my gutters too small? I have standard gutters, and they and the drains are not clogged. A ...

Q: I had a contractor install pop-up gutter drains. They were supposed to be dug 10 feet out. He only did this for one at the back of the house. The other three are only 4 to 5 feet out. I wasn’t ...

Gutters are an essential feature of your home, but if you’re like most homeowners, you don’t pay much attention to them. The reality is, gutters are valuable for protecting your roof, your foundation, ...