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

Q I have noticed a drip line rut in the yard below my gutters. Is this because of the heavy rains? Are my gutters too small? I have standard gutters, and they and the drains are not clogged. A ...

A line of bare soil can indicate that the gutter above is clogged, leading to rainwater overflowing instead of coursing its way to the downspouts.

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Professional gutter installation costs between $8 and $15 per linear foot, more than twice the cost of doing it yourself. Read on to find out how to install rain gutters.

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.

CHICAGO (CBS)—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. Nancy Rizzo ...

Gutters are located high and out of sight, so it's easy to forget about them or minimize their importance. Gutters are a key element of roof drainage, a system that keeps the foundation in good ...

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 ...