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.

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 ...

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Good quality gutters that are installed properly can help protect your home from damage, but letting those gutters get ...

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may need to do this twice. "You won’t have to clean your gutters a whole lot in ...

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 ...

1. Clean area with a wire brush or abrasive paper. Wipe area with solvent and allow to dry. Cut a patch to cover the area plus 50mm all around if using fibreglass, 50mm longer for a metal patch. See ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Gutters are essential for diverting rainwater and melting snow off your roof and away from your siding and foundation. If your gutters are damaged or in disrepair the water is ...

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 ...