April's reputation as the cruellest month is probably a little unfair. In fact, it is a great time to check your homes' rain gutters and downspouts to ensure you have proper drainage away from your home.
First, be sure your gutters are clean. Leaves can build up in your gutters which can cause water to leak into your home along your roof under the shingles, at the fascia or soffit boards, or eaves.
Next, check your down spouts to ensure rain water is draining properly --away from the house.
Gardens and planters can pose potential problems for diverting water away from your home's foundation.
One of the best online resources we've found that shows the problems rain can cause to your home along with currently available solutions is a video produced by NDS Drainage Systems.
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