Question: This is the first year 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-sized gutters, and when I ...

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 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 ...

Gutters are boring right up until they aren’t—like when you’ve got ice sheets hanging over the sidewalk or water sneaking ...

Dear Karen: There are several causes of overflowing gutters. They are either clogged, rusted and leak at the seams, and/or they are loose or sloped the incorrect direction. You will not know which of ...

Q: My copper gutters are 10 years old, and I don’t want any gutter guards. But I have two problems. One is where the gutter turns a corner, and water gushes down from two roofs so hard that water ...

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.

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may ...

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 ...

"gutters lakeland"Overflowing gutters during Lakeland storms can cause serious damage. Learn expert tips to prevent issues and protect your home before problems escalate. Lakeland, FL - As Summer ...