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: Our aluminum rain gutters leak onto the patio and deck below them, causing stains and ugly dirty areas. I have tried to stop the leaks, but they always come back. Can you help? – Mark A: Aluminum ...

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 ...

Q For several years, we have intermittently had a leak coming through our ceiling above the living room on our first floor. The water doesn’t drip though the ceiling; we just have a spreading brown ...

Most experts recommend gutter cleaning a minimum of once a year after the fall foliage drops—that’s typically in November and ...

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 ...

Cleaning your gutters is one of the most important projects on the to-do list yet it’s too often overlooked. Unfortunately, many of us wait until late into the fall season when the very last leaf ...

Gutters and downspouts protect your property. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize they need new gutters and downspouts until water damage already is done. Steve Carlin, owner of C & C Quality ...

Q: For several years, we have intermittently had a leak coming through our ceiling above the living room on our first floor. The water doesn't actually drip though the ceiling; we just have a ...

This story was initially published Jan. 8, 2024. For many people, the term ice dam conjures a specific image: A buildup of frozen crystals across a river or stream. For those who've have had roof ...