Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Q. Tim, I think I’ve got a good idea. I’m re-roofing two of my barns with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof past the walls 18 inches so dripping water falls farther away from the ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of preparing your property for winter, putting away garden hoses and patio furniture might be some tasks that come to mind.

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: ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Maintaining good flow in your home's gutters is definitely on a homeowner's fall checklist because of the damage falling leaves can do if they clog a downspout. But Pat Sullivan from ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cleaning out a gutter or downspout can be an annoying task, but it's a necessary one. Having a blockage, whether it's leaves or other sorts of ...

Over time, gutters fill up with leaves, pine needles, and even birds nests. Cleaning them out can be a precarious process, but neglecting to clean your gutters does more harm than you think. Clogged ...