While those sweet potatoes are cooking and granny has nodded off the eggnog and grandkids are hovering there latest remote controlled UAV around her nostrils, your gradually missing out on protecting your investments.....https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/home-preventative-maintenance-checklist-5-critical-tasks/
For example here are a few things to take into account for your home. Below are pictures (mostly incorrect) for proper run off away from your home. We have included narrative to help understand the necessary corrections. Water damage can be a danger to any home or building so making sure there is eb and flow of your downspouts at least longer than the roofline and away to the furthest most lowest point of the yard.
a no no
better but needs more out spout tailing away from building 
very deceiving, notice , over time these heavy concrete peices will fall into the ground and the water will be heading toward the foundation
this is better
Water damage can be a danger to any home or building so making sure there is eb and flow of your downspouts at least longer than the roofline and away to the furthest most lowest point of the yard.
The following pictures are indications of the vents in your foundation which are crucial for proper air movement in the hotter months. I have included pictures of open vents. They can be often times hiding beneath decks or landscaping so if you are unsure hire a professional to look into your crawl space....don't forget the flashlight and mask. ALLso make sure the are closed in the winter and the screens are free from debris because you do not want tiny guests nesting in the house or building.
Below is a link to THE DPU.
http://toledo.oh.gov/services/public-utilities
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