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Gutters are a critical component of a home’s drainage system, and like many exterior features, they're subject to wear and damage. An important item on your spring maintenance checklist should be to ...

Dear Karen: There are several causes of overflowing gutters. They are either clogged, rusted and leak at the seams, and/or they are loose or sloped the incorrect direction. You will not know which of ...

When you’re inspecting your home for any repairs that need to be made, don’t forget to look up and examine your gutters. This seemingly insignificant element of your home’s exterior actually plays a ...

If you’ve ever stared out the window during a downpour and watched the negative influence that uncontrolled water has on your soil’s erosion, wood rot, etc., you may have wondered “should I have ...

Roof gutters should be cleaned, and repaired if necessary, every fall and spring to protect a house against serious problems resulting from poor drainage. These can range from basement leaks and ...

Roof gutters protect against drainage problems that can seriously damage foundations. But to do their job, they need to be clean and free of leaks. Gutters should be cleaned twice a year, in spring ...