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.

While trees add to your home’s curb appeal, they can also wreak havoc on your gutters, filling them with leaves, pine cones, and seed pods year-round. To prevent this debris from clogging your gutters ...

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Basic gutter guards now start around $4 per linear foot and can climb to about $25 per linear foot, so a small purchase decision quickly turns into a four-figure project once you multiply those prices ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

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 ...

The gutter cover comes in a range of lengths from 6 to 420 feet, and it’s very easy to install without fasteners: Simply place this leaf guard into the gutter and push down gently until the guard is ...

Learn how to spot early warning signs of gutter blockages and prevent costly damage by identifying overflow, sagging, and ...

Cleaning your home’s gutters is a messy job, but someone undoubtedly should do it. Stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, from wet basements to ruined siding and trim to damaged interior walls.