Cheap plastic scoops and snap-in guards now cost less than a fast-food lunch, yet the repair bills they can help you avoid ...

Clogged gutters rarely look like a financial emergency, yet they routinely set homeowners up for repair bills that climb into ...

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 ...

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.

Rainwater may appear harmless as it runs off a roof during a storm, but uncontrolled water movement can slowly weaken a home’s structure. Over time, repeated exposure to unmanaged runoff can damage ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Maintaining your home’s gutter system is an essential part of protecting your property from water damage, foundation issues, ...

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 ...