Tagged: record weather

How to drain your rain-caused ‘lake’

The easiest way to direct runoff away from a home’s foundation is with a downspout extension. But depending on the landscape, the location and the home’s footprint, a more permanent drainage solution may be...

Rainy days ahead for Sacramento

This downspout splash block got just a bit of water this morning but it’s likely to be flowing during the rainstorms starting Thursday. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Turn off the sprinklers! Our record dry spell...