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Q. I need to bury downspout drainage pipes in my yard before the yard is seeded. Where is the best place to put them, and how deep should they be buried? What type of pipe do you like? How far away ...

Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate your dry well and the overflow tube. Haul away most of the dirt, but keep some handy to partially refill the hole. Dig the trench deep enough to drain downhill ...

Q. The downspouts from my roof empty out right next to my home. I feel this contributes to my wet basement. I know it keeps my grass soggy. Friends tell me to just install the simple plastic downspout ...

The Weekly Fix is a home maintenance column by Home Repair Resource Center, a Cleveland Heights nonprofit that helps homeowners buy, repair and retain their homes. Each week, the center offers a ...