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Water puddling around a foundation from an ineffective downspout can create major problems, ranging from damp basements to structural damage. It’s worth finding a system that works for you. Here are the pros and cons of a variety of options.

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A better solution is to have the downspouts discharge into yard drains, which most commonly consist of black corrugated 4" tubing. Connecting a downspout directly into an underground drain can allow for ice to back up though, so don't do this.

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Your guide to the best rainwater downspout diverters, different types, whether you need a filter, and how to install.

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Bury Your Gutter Downspouts: There's plenty of information on how to install gutters, including: https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Install-Gutters/ I wanted to make this Instructable to show how I hid my gutter downspouts. It took about two full days of work. Parts were…

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Low impact development (LID) focuses on ways that we can adapt human-constructed landscapes to manage stormwater and to reduce harmful impacts on natural resources and the environment. There are many different ways to put LID principles into practice. Examples include: Rain gardens Rain barrels Cisterns Native planting Lawn modification Soakage […]

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About this item 【DECORATIVE & FUNCTIONALLY 】Concise design, triangular protrusion texture, perfect blend with the lawn and home environment. 【STRONG COMPATIBILITY】The dimensions of this rain gutter splash are as follows: 11'W * 24'L * 2'H. Can be used with any kind of down spout. 【 FIRM ANCHORING】There are 2 pre-made holes in each downspout guard, for stakes to be inserted to hold them in place. In a heavy rain or wind it will not wash away or move. 【DURABLE & LONG LASTING】Downspout…

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