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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Leaky gutters aren't a problem that anyone wants to deal with, but sadly, they're not going to mend themselves. The good news is that you can learn how to fix a leaky gutter and get it working ...

Your gutters are important to your home's overall well-being. When properly maintained, they protect your roof, your siding and even your foundation. Metal or vinyl materials can last many years, but ...

Perhaps the most common ailment to both cleaned and uncleaned gutters is a leak. Easily found and repaired during routine inspection of the gutter, a leak that goes unfixed can cause major damage to ...

Gutters play a huge role in the structural integrity of any building. They collect rain run-off from a roof and channel it to downspouts that carry it to the ground and away from the façade and ...

When water shows up on your ceiling with no obvious hole in the roof, you are usually not dealing with a freak event. You are ...

If you’ve ever dealt with a clogged gutter, you know how much damage it can cause. From water in your basement to having to climb up on a ladder to clean them, gutter clogs can wreak havoc and be a ...

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 ...