Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Few home maintenance tasks matter more than knowing when and how to clean gutters. It's essential to ...

Gutters and downspouts protect your property. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize they need new gutters and downspouts until water damage already is done. Steve Carlin, owner of C & C Quality ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Gutters play a significant role in protecting your home by diverting water and melting snow away from it. When your gutters are secure and functioning properly, water ...