Q–I have two questions related to gutters. First, when it rains, the gutter in the front of my house fills and overflows. A handyman I hired reset the gutter. He said it wasn`t slanted properly. Now, ...

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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 ...

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 I have noticed a drip line rut in the yard below my gutters. Is this because of the heavy rains? Are my gutters too small? I have standard gutters, and they and the drains are not clogged. A ...

Subtle signs outside your home can point to a hidden downspout clog. Spot the early indicators before overflowing water leads ...

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 ...