New Delhi, May 11 -- With the heavy monsoon clouds gathering, it is about time that you shift your focus to the outdoor spaces of your house that equally need care. Heavy rain, high humidity and the collection of water can be disastrous if you are caught unprepared.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Pratap Singh Ahlawat, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director at Pranshi Infra Advisor Pvt. Ltd., recommended five quick and effective ways to monsoon-proof your home so that you can enjoy the season without any worries.

An improperly working or choked up drainage system is the reason behind 80% of monsoon troubles. Gutters, downspouts and surface drains need to be cleared off so that water does not gather around the foundation of your home...