Clogged gutters rarely look like a financial emergency, yet they routinely set homeowners up for repair bills that climb into the thousands. When water spills where it should not, a simple cleaning ...

If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice cream. Unfortunately, if you enjoy keeping a roof over your head, you will ...

Q: My white aluminum gutters get very dirty on the outside, and sometimes streak from dripping water. How can I clean them? Fantastic helped, but not a lot. A: The streaks may be the hardest to remove ...

Gutters aren’t always top of mind when it comes to home maintenance. When they work efficiently, letting rainwater flow easily, it’s easy not to give them a second thought. When you notice water ...

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 ...

Water that spills over clogged gutters rarely stays outside. It seeps into siding, fascia, basements, and foundations, and by ...

Cleaning gutters is the biannual task that not many people like or quite know how to do. Cleaning should typically take place in both spring and fall. Some people may not realize that not cleaning ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Spring is the season to tackle many home improvement projects like planting new flowers and painting the exterior of your house, thanks to the warmer weather and longer daylight hours. While fall is ...