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.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

Water rarely announces itself with drama until it has already done the worst damage. The quiet trend changing that reality is ...

A properly functioning gutter system quietly shields your roof, foundation, and landscaping from water damage. But when problems arise, ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences. If you’ve ...

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 ...

If you're uncomfortable with water dripping all around the sides of your house and enacting a Niagara-like show whenever it rains, your home needs a gutter. Without this helpful drainage system, you ...

From gushing gutters to hoses with holes, Leak Ender promises to fix them with a simple spray. Do the product's claims hold water? testers first tried the spray on a rain gutter that contained several ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Few home maintenance tasks matter more than knowing when and how to clean gutters. It's essential to ...