Question: I live in a Valencia custom-built home from 1980 on a half-acre lot. I’m the fourth owner who inherited a 4-inch diameter PVC plastic drainage system. There are five different drains that ...

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Dear James: Our old house had gutter drainage problems that flooded our landscaping. While we are planning our new house, what are some design tips to avoid similar problems? — Cory T. Dear Cory: You ...

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Cold weather makes pipes contract which can lead to blockages.