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Gutter Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our gutter projects, how-tos, and designs.

S22 E20: Mark McCullough installs a downspout extension for a flagstone patio
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How to Install a Patio Drainage System

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner reclaim her beautiful flagstone patio from pools of water after rainfall.
S21 E20, Tom Silva explains downspouts
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Understanding Gutter Downspouts

General contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about gutter downspouts, including how they work and the different types of downspouts on the market.
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How to Repair Gutters

In this DIY Smarts project, Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve a problem with leaky gutters over their patio.
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Backyard Drainage Solutions

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows Kevin O’Connor a few ways to handle storm water, including French drains, channel drains, and dry wells
Roger Cook installs and demonstrates a rain chain
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How to Divert Water Without Gutters or Downspouts

Everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house, but sometimes, a traditional gutter and downspout simply won’t work. Roger Cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
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How to Install an Alternative to Gutters

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an alternative to a gutter where a traditional one does not work
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How to Install a Rain Chain

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a decorative and functional alternative to a downspout.
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How to Install a Rain Gutter

Here are the steps, tools, and costs you’ll need to add gutters, downspouts, and rain barrels to your house.
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How to Repair a Gutter

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to maintain aluminum gutters and downspouts
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How to Drain Downspout Water Flow Away from a House

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for draining rainwater away from your house
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How to Repair a Leaky Gutter

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva has a fast fix for a dripping rain gutter
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How to Install Aluminum Gutters

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install aluminum gutters.
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How to Install Rainwater Collection

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to collect valuable rainwater for use in the garden
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How to Install a Rain Diverter

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva builds a roof rain diverter to keep you and your entrance dry.