Q. I’d like to have downspout extensions to carry water away from the foundation of my house, but wouldn’t they interfere with lawn work such as mowing and also look pretty tacky sticking out in the ...

Installing gutter guards for metal roofs helps to stop the gutter system from clogging by preventing leaves, sticks, pine needles, and other debris from entering. A roof gutter guard can make this ...

Q. Some of my gutters are a bit short and don’t extend all the way to the ends of the roof. There’s about 2 inches where rain runs down the roof and continues down the house wall, creating a divot in ...

If water can't leave the roofline, it will find its way into your foundation through saturated soil and persistent pooling. Clogged gutters that overflow consistently create the single most common ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...