And it`s at this time of year that homeowners are concerned about installing a rain gutter and downspout system or cleaning out debris or repairing an existing system.

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.

Learning how to install or replace gutters can help save your structure for all seasons.

Gutters will catch the rainfall and divert it. I prefer vinyl gutters because they are durable and assemble by snapping the pieces together.

LeafGuard offers gutter protection against leaves and other debris. The typical LeafGuard cost to install runs between $3,000 and $10,500, with a national average of $6,800.

Since installing replacement gutters involves working with lengths of gutter that are up to 10 feet long, you'll need to work with a partner who can help lift and hold each length of gutter as you ...