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 ...

Gutters protect the foundation of your home, your landscaping, and your basement if you have one. Gutters are essential to your home’s structural well-being and keep stains, paint damage, mould and ...

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.

The summer rainy season may seem far off, but it wouldn’t hurt to prepare your home now for the downpours. That means clearing the clutter from gutters and downspouts. You’ll be surprised at how much ...

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 ...