QUESTION: My house was built in 1950 and originally had downspouts from the eavestroughs emptying into the basement. I’m not sure when the original owners switched them to the outside, but that ...

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1. How to unclog a catch basin When most people refer to a 'yard drain' they mean a catch basin. DIY expert and Homes & Gardens writer Chiana Dickson explains that 'Catch basins can be found in ...