Dear Angie: Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain or snow? -- Richard W., Stratford, Conn. Dear Richard: Sadly, there ...

Installing a gutter guard is time and mone well spent. This reduces time you'll spend removing leaves, dirt and debris that have become wedged in your steps for gutter maintenance, but what if there ...

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 ...

Brush gutter guards work similarly to foam. Place them inside the gutter and they’ll allow water to pass through, yet trap any solid particles in their bristles. This is another excellent ...

Several times each year, many homeowners take on the arduous task of cleaning out their gutters to allow water to drain properly. Those who are unsteady on their feet, don’t like working at heights, ...

Keeping your gutters clean is essential to keeping your house safe and sound. If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice ...

Our gutter systems can be easily forgotten about when we are ticking off home maintenance tasks, but these drainage systems are essential to preventing roof damage and leaks. So how do you clean ...

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Is it worth spending money to install gutter guards if you still have to clean them sometimes? For many homeowners, the answer is yes, especially for those who want to climb a ladder and scoop leaves ...

Clogged gutters are a big deal. Seriously. You're better off with no gutters than clogged gutters because clogged gutters will cause overflowing gutters. This leads to water intrusion, rotted soffits, ...