Q: Our aluminum rain gutters leak onto the patio and deck below them, causing stains and ugly dirty areas. I have tried to stop the leaks, but they always come back. Can you help? – Mark A: Aluminum ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to rain gutters, metal is the most popular choice for homes in the United States. In fact, a big majority of gutters and ...

Q. My aluminum rain gutters overflow in a hard rain, and I’m sure it is because they are not sloped properly, so the water runs to the downspouts. The reason, I think, is because the fascia boards ...

Dear Rick: Old discolored gutters can make an entire house look run-down and in poor repair. Often, as it sounds in your situation, you don't notice how bad they look until a leak forms and you really ...

We clean our open rain gutters at least five times a year but they still overflow in heavy rains. I’m baffled and am wondering if gutters are really necessary. I have seen homes without them. What is ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

Dear James: My house has old white aluminum gutters. They look terrible, but they leak at just two seams. Is it possible to seal those leaky seams and paint the aluminum gutter with a fresh white coat ...

Water is the enemy of all homes—a little over one-fifth of insurance claims involve water damage, and not only from a broken pipe or a leaking toilet. Just about any aspect of your living space can be ...