A handful of leaves can turn a routine rainstorm into an expensive home repair problem. Cleaning your gutters may cost around $20 if you handle the job yourself and already own the necessary equipment ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

Downspouts play a vital role in protecting your home. As water collects in the gutter, it flows toward the downspout, which sends the water from the roof to the ground while also directing it away ...

Cleaning gutters is a dirty job, but it's important to protect your home. Why? Because gutters direct rainfall away from your home, helping protect against leaks and other issues. You should ideally ...

Q. Tim, I think I’ve got a good idea. I’m re-roofing two of my barns with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof past the walls 18 inches so dripping water falls farther away from the ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...

It can feel impossible to get used to the sound of a trickling or dripping gutter downspout. If you're sensitive to these types of noises, there are a few DIY fixes you can try to reduce these sounds ...