Q: I had a contractor install pop-up gutter drains. They were supposed to be dug 10 feet out. He only did this for one at the back of the house. The other three are only 4 to 5 feet out. I wasn’t ...

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One spring storm is all it takes to expose this costly problem.

Ever imagined a roof without gutters? You probably haven't, and honestly, you really shouldn't. Without gutters, your house's foundations and the surrounding area are at a massive risk of erosion and ...

Dear Jerry: I’m writing in that hopes you can help us with a problem with the gutters on our older Cape Cod-style house. Since the installation of a new roof (tear off) and gutters, we’ve had a ...

Spring rain exposes every weak spot in your home’s defenses, and your gutters are often the first system to fail. When they ...

Cleaning and maintaining your gutters can feel like work, but it sure beats the alternative. When these all-important features get clogged with debris, it can trigger a whole host of negative side ...

Spring rainfall across Pinellas County often exposes drainage problems that develop quietly over time. ST. PETERSBURG, ...

Water that spills over clogged gutters rarely stays outside. It seeps into siding, fascia, basements, and foundations, and by ...