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. What is your opinion of gutter covers? Internet opinions are split: they keep out leaves vs. they trap pine needles and other small debris, which can foster rot, create extra weight in the winter, ...

If you're sick and tired of climbing a ladder to scoop leaves out of gutters, gutter guards and covers may be an answer. However, they're not a replacement for regular gutter cleaning. Gutter guards ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

If you’re sick and tired of climbing a ladder to scoop leaves out of gutters, gutter guards and covers may be an answer. However, they’re not a replacement for regular gutter cleaning. Gutter guards ...

While early autumn is considered the optimal time to cover your gutters, winter brings its own set of challenges, including twigs, fallen pine needles, seedpods, ice, snow, and sludge. So, if you ...

Do you attend home and garden shows? These events are almost always held in the spring. They’re a great place to see new products for both the interior and exterior of your home. I recall 30 years ago ...

Covers protect your gutters and home from damage. While early autumn is considered the optimal time to cover your gutters, winter brings its own set of challenges, including twigs, fallen pine needles ...

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, ...

Gutters are an integral piece of your home’s well-being. They serve to control the flow of rainwater to protect your roof, walls, foundation and landscape. But when neglected, experts say, gutters can ...