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.

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Dear Angie: Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain or snow? -- Richard W., Stratford, Conn. Dear Richard: Sadly, there ...

Water rarely announces itself with drama until it has already done the worst damage. The quiet trend changing that reality is ...

KUTV — Gutter Filters of Utah is helping homeowners protect their properties from costly water damage with a patented S-curved system designed to enhance the performance of existing rain gutters. This ...

A properly functioning gutter system quietly shields your roof, foundation, and landscaping from water damage. But when problems arise, ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences. If you’ve ...

The person who coined the phrase “saving for a rainy day” must have been a property owner with home drainage problems. The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health ...

Gutters and drainpipes can get blocked with debris over time and could even result in a fine if you don’t keep them clean. If they’re left to overflow with fallen leaves and rainwater, they can cause ...

Continuous overflow of sewage water is a growing civic problem in much of Karachi. What was once an occasional inconvenience has now turned into a daily struggle, affecting health, mobility and basic ...

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 ...