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.

Q: Recently I cleaned out and inspected the gutter system around my home. It’s pretty old, so I wasn’t surprised to find lots of rust and areas that need patching. My question is, how much patching ...

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Don’t fall down on the job of keeping your gutters and downspouts clear and in good repair. They may be an “out of sight, out of mind” aspect of your home exterior, but neglecting them can lead to ...

Ice storms can quietly damage one of the most important systems protecting your home: your gutters. Here's how you can keep ...

Q: A recent thunderstorm overloaded my gutters and pulled them loose from the eave in a couple of places. I drove the spikes back in, but they aren’t holding very well. What can I do? A: There are two ...

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

The typical range for gutter cleaning costs is $119 to $228 with a national average of $163. The most significant cost factors for gutter cleaning are house height, gutter length and condition, gutter ...

Gutters serve the important function of diverting water away from your home, preventing costly damage and keeping your siding and foundation in good working order. With regular maintenance, gutters ...