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3 / 5

Flexible Accordion Spouts

Attaches to your downspout with two screws.

Pros: Can be easily twisted to go around corners, shrubs or other obstacles and are easily moved when mowing. Two or more segments can be snapped together, making them ideal for situations where you need to move water over longer distances.

Cons: They look a little industrial—but none of these products is going to win any beauty contests.

4 / 5

A Below-Grade Extension

You’ll need a downspout adapter and end cap, some 4-in. PVC pipe and adapters.

Pros: This is especially effective when the extension needs to cross a walkway or is in a “knock-off-prone” area.

Cons: Connecting and burying everything takes more time than other methods, but it’s the most permanent solution. For this system to work, your lawn needs a little slope; make certain the pipe slants away from the house at least 1/4 in. per ft. If it clogs, clean it out with a plumbing snake.

5 / 5

DIY Flip-Up Spout

Create your own by removing a 2-in. section from the top of a standard extension, then use two screws to create a “hinge” when securing it to the down-spout elbow.

Pros: When it’s time to mow, simply ip the extension up. It’s inexpensive.

Cons: They are subject to “operator malfunction”—if they’re left in the “up” position, you’ll get water around your foundation during a storm.

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