The original downspouts were installed in such a manner that water would drain onto the driveway, especially the front one. This caused all kinds of puddling that became more of an issue as the driveway itself started to deteriorate. When winter arrived this became more of an issue as the water would freeze and we'd have layers of ice.
At some point shortly after we moved in I diverted the front downspout to the rear of the house. However, in doing do, which was successful, I created an eye sore of sorts with the downspouts running along the side of the house even though we painted them to march their background.
When I had the new driveway put in this past Fall, I had PVC piping installed under ground to divert the water away from the house and to the other side of the driveway.
Yesterday, I dismantled by previous handy work and installed the downspouts into their new underground piping. Looks better too.
Before -
After -
Bring on the rains...
Vintage 70's Calgon Take Me Away commercial for your enjoyment
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