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  1. Small-Garden Plans

    … a good starting plan for anyone interested in perennials. Downspouts have a knack for keeping their surroundings moist for much ..... your yard. Tall joe-pye weed grabs attention away from the downspout ; pink turtlehead, dwarf sweetflag, and lobelia camouflage …

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  1. Downspout Garden

    Article

    … unlimited access to Planting Guides for all garden plans.) Downspouts have a knack for keeping their surroundings moist for much ..... your yard. Tall joe-pye weed grabs attention away from the downspout ; pink turtlehead, dwarf sweetflag, and lobelia camouflage …

  2. Control Basement Moisture

    Article

    … straight and slope gently toward downspout locations. Sagging gutters trap ..... low spots and cause overflowing. Downspouts should extend at least 5 feet from ..... concrete splash blocks beneath downspout openings to direct water away from …

  3. Home Decorating: Bargain Buys Made Beautiful

    Slideshow

    … as the bamboo shades and hanging light add visual interest. Think twice before tossing out worn items like this old copper downspout , which finds new life as a wall shelf. Along with the lamp, which is a repurposed glass jug, the spout adds character …

  4. Make a Rain Barrel to Save Water

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    … This hole should sit under your home's downspout so the water runs right into the barrel ..... to accommodate the water flow from the downspout . You'll also want to drill a hole ..... Position it directly underneath your downspout in a spot that's most convenient for …

  5. 11 Quick Fall Fix-Ups for Your Home

    Slideshow

    … than snow during the winter, dig a French drain to prevent a downspout -fed lake from forming in your yard. A hole that's 4 feet deep and 4 feet wide should do the trick. Dig it under your downspout , line it with heavy plastic sheeting (or whatever your local …

  6. Revive Your Home's Exterior

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    … mildew growth and treat it. Bent or disconnected gutters and downspouts look terrible and allow water to drain where it shouldn ..... system to prevent debris from getting in and clogging your downspouts . Before you place any gutters, inspect the fascia boards …

  7. 10 Ways to Add Color to Your Exterior

    Slideshow

    … porch with a copper roof, and you couple that with copper downspouts and gutters, it can be very handsome," says Washington ..... product can be used in a wide variety of ways: from gutters and downspouts to roofs and architectural details. 888/909-7246 guttersupply …

  8. 15 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

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    … get them cleaned out before winter rains and snows arrive. After scooping out leaves and debris, flush the gutters and downspouts with a strong stream of water from a hose. Make sure the gutters fit snugly against the house and repair any cracks or damage …

  9. Save Water in Your Garden

    Slideshow

    … even in the lightest of rains. And the water you collect is free of city-water chemicals. Connect the rain barrel to your downspout or use a pretty rain chain to guide the water. Weeds growing in your garden aren't just an eyesore; they also suck up …

  10. Fall Fix-Ups Checklist

    Slideshow

    Falling leaves and evergreen needles can block downspouts and cause rainwater to overflow gutters. Depending on where you live, the coming of winter can mean clogged gutters. This can …

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