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 ...

Big Easy Gutter recommends several straightforward repair methods for stopping leaks, including cleaning the affected area and applying roofing cement. The company notes that these solutions are both ...

Your roof gets most of the credit for protecting your home, but your gutters quietly determine how long that roof actually lasts. When water cannot move cleanly through the system, it backs up, creeps ...

Heavy rain in the forecast can lead to problems for homeowners. Local experts said now is the time to check key parts of your home to prevent flooding and costly water damage.

When storms hit harder and seasons swing more sharply, the weak points in your home start to show. You see it in roofs that suddenly leak, gutters that overflow into basements, and window seals that ...

Cleaning out gutters can be risky business and avoiding the job can turn into a major headache, causing damage to your home. Gutter Helmet is a patented gutter protection system designed to be ...

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.

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 ...