Your roof gets most of the credit for protecting your home, but your gutters quietly determine how long that roof actually lasts. When water cannot move cleanly through the system, it backs up, creeps ...

Listen, no one loves cleaning the gutters, but it's inevitable that leaves and other debris accumulate inside the troughs without screens or covers. While a few leaves might not seem like a huge deal, ...

What is the best tool for cleaning gutters? Uncleaned gutters lead to water buildup and overflow that spills down the side of your home. This water finds its way into the soil, leading to cracks in ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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 ...