oday, we’ll show you how to extend your downspouts at home. While we’ve already discussed their importance before, here’s a quick recap: Your gutters collect water from the roof — but it’s the downspouts that carry that water safely down and away from your foundation. Without properly working downspouts, rainwater can pool around your foundation, leading to cracks, leaks, or even flooding. It can also erode soil, wash away landscaping, and cause wood rot or mold growth, not t
