Pro tip:If you only have one or two downspouts to install, you can use a needle-nose pliers to twist crimps into the end. But an inexpensive crimping tool will save you tons of time and frustration.

Gutters and downspouts can be redirected from draining roof runoff directly onto paved surfaces or into storm water systems or ditches to reduce runoff from the property while also reducing on-site ...

Necessary though they may be, downspouts can be eyesores that detract from a home's design. Increasingly, American homeowners are becoming aware of rain chains, a more decorative option to ...