Need to install rain gutters, I am a retired and on a limited budget.
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DJ on May 20, 2015Off the top of my head...could you attach something like plastic flower boxes under the windows that are fixed to empty into rain barrows. Just a thought.Helpful Reply
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Tamera Glass on May 20, 2015Are you sure what you are calling blocks of wood aren't actually Rafters on the House? With that said you could probably get some light weight vinyl type rain gutters and attach them where they line up with the rafters or blocks as you call them and put a down spout on each end to catch rain water in a barrel of some kind.Helpful Reply
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Tamera Glass on May 20, 2015Also you should have someone look under the bathroom in the cellar and see if your floor joists are rotten and that may be causing your slanted floorHelpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on May 20, 2015Think if you attach the eavestroughing to those blocks it should be OK. If the slant of the troughing is a good angle the water won't be in it long enough to cause a problem. Might be an idea to get a light piece of metal under the bottom row of shingles to serve as a drip edge. You could use rain barrels under the down spouts. Or, if there is a lot of rain, I'd run the down spout about 10 feet out from the base of your house to prevent the water seeping in at the foundation. Perhaps rain water has been getting under the foundation to cause a slump and hence the prob with the slanted floor.Helpful Reply
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Michelle on May 20, 2015Vinyl Rain gutters at Lowes or Home Depot, they are fairly inexpensive and it looks as if you only need two short sections with downspouts. Take the picture of your house with you so a store associate can help you. Need to measure both sides to get correct amount. Either put in a rain barrel near that gas meter or a diverter to keep water away from house. This should cost under 100.00.Helpful Reply
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Mary Ker on May 20, 2015If Habitat for Humanity has a store in your locale, check it out. Usually lots of building stuff for very cheap.Helpful Reply
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Rhondalea on May 20, 2015Are you a veteran? If so, they will help you. Someone will come out and do a home assessment. If you are not a veteran, there are still many programs that will help the low income, disabled or elderly. You can call Human Services and ask if they know of any organizations in your area that would help. There are many programs available, at no cost to you, but you have to look for them. I hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Anna Marie Gustafson on May 20, 2015Rain chains and small rock path to draw water that does fall close by away from the house.... Check this out, lots of info here...to start then google rain chains... http://rainchains.com/FAQ.html#Q12 Also, without gutters there are options...check this corner one out then you add the chain... http://rainchains.com/3141-leaderhead.htmlHelpful Reply
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Lindcurt on May 20, 2015Ditches and berms properly placed around the foundation would help the water flow away from your foundation and basement. This could be done with a shovel for no cost. Look for your Area Agency on Aging where you live. Inquire about assistance from local and state programs that assist older Americans with home maintenance and repairs. It's possible the bathroom floor's tilt has occurred because of the water damage. This would probably qualify for repairs. Moving the water away form the house should be the first priority. Gutter's are a must.Helpful Reply
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Helene234 on May 20, 2015I have the same problem with my garage, I did not want the work involved in installing gutters to I put lumber boards on the ground where the water falls, placed them on an angle so the rain falls onto the boards and sent away from the foundation and in my case into my garden in front of the garage. The lumber would of course have to be replaced once every couple of years but it's easy and it's cheapHelpful Reply
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D & K on May 20, 2015They manufacture a hanger to install gutters that attached not to the facia board but underneath the shingle on the roof decking. I've used these and they work great although on older roofs they can be a pain to install without damaging the shingles. Here's a link http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-5-in-Aluminum-Gutter-Hanger-with-Strap-4-Pack-5HHWSRTB/203672945Helpful Reply
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Christine King on May 20, 2015I just installed rain barrels at a cost of $500 and I made sure I purchased from somewhere I could string out the payments with no finance charges. Home Depot and Lowes are great for that. I am retired also.Helpful Reply
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Becca on May 20, 2015The quickest solution I can think of for the pouring water is rain chains. They come in all designs and sometimes are pricy. You can easily make your own for a lot less money.Helpful Reply
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Mikell Paulson on May 20, 2015Just to be on the safe side, make sure to get the water away from your house. We have a recycle place where I live and people that change out older gutters take them for others to use. check that out where you live and get that water away from your house!Helpful Reply
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LINDA D on May 20, 2015Thank You all, I appreciate all the helpful info and suggestions.Helpful Reply
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Sharon Bourque Betsill on May 20, 2015Really good information you all shared, it helped me out also.Helpful Reply
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Trudy on May 20, 2015I made my own rain chains out of...CHAIN! Nothing fancy or expensive needed. I have the water flow into a big pot with no hole. I added a few pond plants and it looks like a mini-pond. When the water overflows it is no big deal because it spills out slowly. I tipped the pot slightly away from the structure so it flows away from the foundation.Helpful Reply
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Mcgypsy9 on May 21, 2015I don't know how long you have been retired but you could always contact your closest senior center, which I believe in your area would be Spokane Valley Senior Center, and find out if there is any type of help where they come in and change out windows and different things like that to help you out as a senior and all of it is free. I will get more information for you if you are interested. Just can't do it tonight. I live on the east coast and everything is closed right now.Helpful Reply
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Sandra wilson on May 21, 2015check craigslist you never know ,you could get lucky.Helpful Reply
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Hazel Adams on May 09, 2016I think that you could get some volunteers to help you put up the rain gutters. I know that rain pouring off the roof could be a real problem. I would try contacting a local charity. http://northwestraingutters.com/residential-gutters/Helpful Reply
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Sally Barnett Fairchild on Jun 21, 2016Most churches have youth groups that go into the community to help homeowners like you. It's sometimes free. They can paint a house , do some repairs, clear overgrown yards etc. contact a few churches to put your name on a special needs list. Boy Scout troops are another group that looks for projects too. It's always free to ask.Helpful Reply
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Annie Doherty on Sep 11, 2016Great advice above, are there any roofing companies in your area that may be able to do this on your behalf, cheaply, in return maybe you could allow them to erect their Company particulars on a temporary billboard? Just a thought often local Companies do often respond very positively. I hope that some someone like Mcgypsey 9 who seems to be very knowledgeable, reads your posts and maybe able to offer assistance. Good luck be great to know how you got on.Helpful Reply
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