Gutters are an important component of your home’s exterior drainage system, effectively protecting your roof, walls, and foundation from water damage. Over time, however, gutters can begin to sag due ...

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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Q: A recent thunderstorm overloaded my gutters and pulled them loose from the eave in a couple of places. I drove the spikes back in, but they aren’t holding very well. What can I do? A: There are two ...

Q: Recently I cleaned out and inspected the gutter system around my home. It’s pretty old, so I wasn’t surprised to find lots of rust and areas that need patching. My question is, how much patching ...