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.

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

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 ...

A leaky gutter, left unattended, can damage even the best foundation. Periodic checks of guttering, followed by the proper repair of any leaks, are an essential part of general home maintenance. Step ...

If water can’t leave the roofline, it will find its way into your foundation through saturated soil and persistent pooling.

Over the winter, the ice storm created a leak in our neighbor’s gutter and downspout. The junction of the gutter and downspout rests firmly against our building (our building goes back further, the ...