This inexpensive rainscaping practice can be accomplished through adding an elbow and extensions to the downspout with a splash guard placed to direct water away from foundations and toward the ...

If not, protect your foundation by installing downspout extensions. Grade the soil of the surrounding yard so that it directs moisture away from the foundation.

Flexible extensions, with accordion-like pleats, are also available and can be used to make a right-angle turn in a downspout’s flow, if necessary, so the water is heading downhill.