As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Drill 1/8-in. holes through the splash guard and the gutter. You can find these precut gutter splash guards (about $3) in brown and white aluminum at a home center, but you could easily make your own ...

While trees add to your home’s curb appeal, they can also wreak havoc on your gutters, filling them with leaves, pine cones, and seed pods year-round. To prevent this debris from clogging your gutters ...

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 ...

Q. Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain? A. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a completely maintenance-free ...

Question: This is the first year 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-sized gutters, and when I ...