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 ...

Ever imagined a roof without gutters? You probably haven't, and honestly, you really shouldn't. Without gutters, your house's foundations and the surrounding area are at a massive risk of erosion and ...

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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 ...

If water can’t leave the roofline, it will find its way into your foundation through saturated soil and persistent pooling. Clogged gutters that overflow consistently create the single most common ...

The house we are living in is getting close to 20 years old. There are a lot of issues popping up here and there with the place that happen in older homes. Things aren’t working quite the way they ...

Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...

Your roof gets most of the credit for protecting your home, but your gutters quietly determine how long that roof actually lasts. When water cannot move cleanly through the system, it backs up, creeps ...

LeafFilter reports that winterizing gutters is crucial to prevent clogs and ice dams. Tips include cleaning debris, proper insulation, and using quality gutter guards.