As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Q: I recently purchased a two-story home and have noticed that after any bad weather—even light rainfall—my gutters don’t drain properly. My neighbor suggested gutter guards, but they’re pricey. Are ...

Drill 1/8-in. holes through the splash guard and the gutter. You can find these precut gutter splash guards (about $3) in brown and white aluminum at a home center, but you could easily make your own ...

While trees add to your home’s curb appeal, they can also wreak havoc on your gutters, filling them with leaves, pine cones, and seed pods year-round. To prevent this debris from clogging your gutters ...

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 ...

Clogged gutters are a big deal. Seriously. You're better off with no gutters than clogged gutters because clogged gutters will cause overflowing gutters. This leads to water intrusion, rotted soffits, ...

Q. Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain? A. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a completely maintenance-free ...

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 ...

Do you attend home and garden shows? These events are almost always held in the spring. They’re a great place to see new products for both the interior and exterior of your home. I recall 30 years ago ...