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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Dear Angie: Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain or snow? -- Richard W., Stratford, Conn. Dear Richard: Sadly, there ...

The number of tasks that go into home maintenance can feel never-ending—and while some are easier than others to keep on top of, out-of-sight chores like gutter maintenance are just as important (or ...

Although downspouts might be an eyesore you want to hide, they're an essential part of keeping your home safe and secure during heavy rain. While your gutters capture rain and keep water from pouring ...