Cheap plastic scoops and snap-in guards now cost less than a fast-food lunch, yet the repair bills they can help you avoid ...

It will never cease to amaze us how difficult it has been to get the word out about how important it is to keep water away from a home's foundation. Take gutters and downspouts for example: There's no ...

Although downspouts might be an eyesore you want to hide, they're an essential part of keeping your home safe and secure during heavy rain. While your gutters capture rain and keep water from pouring ...

Clogged gutters rarely look like a financial emergency, yet they routinely set homeowners up for repair bills that climb into the thousands. When water spills where it should not, a simple cleaning ...

LeafFilter is a gutter guard company that offers a patented three-piece gutter guard system that keeps leaves, sticks, shingle grit, and other debris from falling into the gutters and blocking the ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Leaves and debris getting into your gutters can create a serious homeowner headache. Gutter cleaning is all about clearing out leaves, dirt, and twigs from your gutters and downspouts to keep ...

Q. Tim, I think I’ve got a good idea. I’m re-roofing two of my barns with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof past the walls 18 inches so dripping water falls farther away from the ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...