Rain gutters take a lot of abuse: rushing water during rainstorms, exposure to weather extremes, heavy loads of snow in the coldest climes, clogs of fallen leaves, and the general ravages of time.

Gutters serve a vital purpose by preventing water damage around your home. While they're mostly out of sight, they shouldn't be out of mind, as gutters can easily become clogged or damaged, which can ...

Q: I had a contractor install pop-up gutter drains. They were supposed to be dug 10 feet out. He only did this for one at the back of the house. The other three are only 4 to 5 feet out. I wasn’t ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Winter is almost out the door and that means so many wonderful things, like not putting on a down coat every day. But warmer temperatures also mean that it’s time to assess any house damage from nasty ...

Gutters are often overlooked when it comes to household cleaning, but they can quickly become blocked with dirt, mould and debris if left unchecked. Clearing these curved pipes doesn’t have to be done ...

Dear Jerry: I’m writing in that hopes you can help us with a problem with the gutters on our older Cape Cod-style house. Since the installation of a new roof (tear off) and gutters, we’ve had a ...

Q: I had a contractor install pop-up gutter drains. They were supposed to be dug 10 feet out. He only did this for one at the back of the house. The other three are only 4 to 5 feet out. I wasn't ...