A little gutter maintenance now can help prevent bigger headaches when winter weather arrives.

A roofer says rakes and shovels can damage your gutters. Here is what to use instead, and the temperature that should be your ...

Clean your gutters too early and you’ll have to do it again, wait too long and they could overflow. Experts explain when to ...

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Q: Gutter cleaning companies are always trying to sell me on getting mine serviced multiple times each year. How often should I be cleaning them? And when is the best time to do it? A: For some houses ...

Gutters serve an important role on a building, catching rainwater from the roof and channeling it away from the structure.

Cleaning gutters is a dirty job, but it's important to protect your home. Why? Because gutters direct rainfall away from your home, helping protect against leaks and other issues. You should ideally ...

Cleaning your house’s gutters is a messy job, but someone has to do it. Leaf-clogged, stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, including wet basements, ruined siding or trim, and water-damaged ...

If you’re in spring-cleaning mode, it’s important to devote some attention to the outside of your house as well as the inside. One of the most critical home maintenance tasks that should never be ...

What is the best tool for cleaning gutters? Uncleaned gutters lead to water buildup and overflow that spills down the side of your home. This water finds its way into the soil, leading to cracks in ...