Homeowner uncertain whether pitch is the problem or wider gutter needed.

We clean our open rain gutters at least five times a year but they still overflow in heavy rains. I’m baffled and am wondering if gutters are really necessary. I have seen homes without them.

The other problem is where a gutter on the roof has a downspout emptying on a shorter roof below, and into another downspout. Water constantly overflows that second gutter. Again, how can I fix it?

We love watching the hills and woods light up as leaves gradually turn red, yellow, and orange in the fall. We don't love all the yard work: raking lawns, blowing sidewalks, and scooping leaves from ...

A sound gutter system is important for the overall well-being of your northwest home. It helps keep moisture off of exposed wood, and away from the forms and foundations of your home.

But there is still a chance rainwater can flow past the gutters in a heavy downpour. If your gutters have a screen to keep leaves and debris out, this may add to the overflow problem.

Gutters usually need repair if they clog, overflow, sag or leak. Knowing how to clean gutters can save you from future repairs, but these house additions can age and problems can emerge even with ...

Home Fix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic is on pop-up gutter drains and how to keep house gutters from overflowing.

Properly installed gutters keep the integrity of your home intact by draining water from rain away from your home, thwarting any unwanted and potentially costly water damage.

This photo shows how an extender attached to a rain gutter downspout is used to direct water away from a home near Langley, Wash. Rain gutters cause most of the common home drainage problems.

For one Chicago woman, the first snow of winter strikes fear and frustration and serves as a reminder that another season of icy pavement and ignored complaints has arrived.