TIP: Make sure your downspout extension and connector fit together and on your gutter. STEP 1: DIG A TRENCH. BEFORE digging, CALL 811 to have utility lines marked. … STEP 2: DISMANTLE OLD GUTTER SPOUT. … STEP 3: CONNECT NEW EXTENSION TO GUTTER. … STEP 4: ADJUST THE DOWNSPOUT INTORead More →

Try spraying water from a hose up the downspout to help rinse out the clog. Use a high-pressure hose so you’re able to break the clog apart easier. Feed the end of the hose into the bottom of the downspout until you aren’t able to put it any further. TurnRead More →