Drainage Tips for Tampa Bay Homeowners
Practical drainage advice from Tampa Bay's trusted contractor
The Landscaper Drainage Special and Why It Fails
Published on: 09/07/2026
A downspout barely tied to a cheap adapter on corrugated pipe. Here is why the landscaper special loses water at both ends and how a real tie-in works.
Downspout Drainage
The Buried Downspout Disaster Under These Pavers
Published on: 08/07/2026
Under these pavers we found a downspout held together with screws driven through the pipe and a gutter hanger stuck inside. Here is the right way.
Downspout Drainage
When Drainage Backs Up So Bad It Shoots Out the Top
Published on: 04/07/2026
A downspout jammed into corrugated pipe, backed up so badly water shoots out during storms. The algae tells the story. Here is the real fix.
Downspout Drainage
The Handyman Drainage Special, Up Close
Published on: 03/07/2026
A close look at a downspout choked through a two-by-three adapter into ever-smaller pipe. Here is why this handyman special never had a chance.
Downspout Drainage
