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.

Don’t fall down on the job of keeping your gutters and downspouts clear and in good repair. They may be an “out of sight, out of mind” aspect of your home exterior, but neglecting them can lead to ...

Downspout repairs rarely make anyone’s dream renovation list, but they quietly protect your foundation, siding, and landscaping from costly water damage. Across the country, you typically spend ...

Autumn is for addressing one of the most neglected parts of your home. By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, covering indoor air quality, water filtration, and ...

Gutters serve the important function of diverting water away from your home, preventing costly damage and keeping your siding and foundation in good working order. With regular maintenance, gutters ...

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 ...

Your gutters are important to your home’s overall well-being. When properly maintained, they protect your roof, your siding and even your foundation. Metal or vinyl materials can last many years, but ...