After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Rain gutters take a lot of abuse: rushing water during rainstorms, exposure to weather extremes, heavy loads of snow in the coldest climes, clogs of fallen leaves, and the general ravages of time.

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Q: Recently I cleaned out and inspected the gutter system around my home. It’s pretty old, so I wasn’t surprised to find lots of rust and areas that need patching. My question is, how much patching ...

A working gutter system prevents soil erosion and water damage to the siding, and the low cost of cleaning and repairing a faulty gutter system is nothing when compared to the high cost of water ...

Don’t fall down on the job of keeping your gutters and downspouts clear and in good repair. They may be an “out of sight, out of mind” aspect of your home exterior, but neglecting them can lead to ...

A properly functioning gutter system quietly shields your roof, foundation, and landscaping from water damage. But when problems arise, ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences. If you’ve ...

Water rarely announces itself with drama until it has already done the worst damage. The quiet trend changing that reality is ...

Q: A recent thunderstorm overloaded my gutters and pulled them loose from the eave in a couple of places. I drove the spikes back in, but they aren’t holding very well. What can I do? A: There are two ...

The typical range for gutter cleaning costs is $119 to $228 with a national average of $163. The most significant cost factors for gutter cleaning are house height, gutter length and condition, gutter ...