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Those new to homeownership and home maintenance may question whether gutters are an absolutely vital component of the...
Is autumn your favorite time of year? If you said yes, that's probably because you relish the beauty of boldly colored foliage and the invigorating energy of cris...
There’s a long list of maintenance tasks that homeowners hate to do. At the top of the list? Gutter cleaning. The chore is mundane and time-consuming, not to ment...
We used to frequent brick-and-mortar shops and keep hard copies of every document; today, we buy our groceries online, stream our favorite videos, and store every...
An unsung hero of the home, gutters quietly perform the critical function of capturing storm water and carrying it away to a safe remove. Unfortunately, the consi...
As the days grow shorter and the heat of summer eases into autumn, it’s tempting to just kick back, relax, and enjoy ...
Day after day, largely unnoticed, gutters perform a critically important role by channeling storm water and snowmelt a safe distance away from your home. At least...
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter come...
If storm water races from your yard and across the next lawn over after every heavy rain—washing out a flowerbed and ...
As the first line of defense against stormwater damage, gutters play a vital role in the infrastructure of just about...
Of all the hazards that strike fear into the heart of the average homeowner, surely ice dams must rank near the top o...
Wind, rain, snow, hail and falling tree branches can wreak havoc on your rain gutters. After an especially severe sto...
We all start autumn bright-eyed and optimistic, eager to pick apples, gaze at the stars, or watch the leaves change c...
As the first leaves begin to litter the lawn, we're reminded that it's once again time to dig out the ladder from the...
Experts recommend cleaning your gutters at least twice per year—at the tail end of fall and at the very beginning of ...
Can rain really damage your home? Well, that depends on the storm and on whether or not you're ready for it. One inch...
For many homeowners, summer means one thing: spending time outdoors. Whether we're lounging on the porch or entertain...
Everyone makes mistakes, even when it comes to the responsibilities of homeownership. No matter how conscientious you are, you may be leaving your home vulnerable...
Of the many maintenance tasks that homeowners dread, cleaning the gutters may be the least favorite of all. But like ...
Day after day, year after year, your gutters and downspouts are always on call to channel damaging storm water away from the home. Though yours may have contribut...
Basement windows are great for letting natural light into subterranean space, but what if they also let in water? The...
Please help. My yard stays wet when it rains. I live in a subdivision with flat terrain. Is there a solution that doe...
In an ideal world, there'd be no basement flooding. But in reality, despite our best efforts to address the underlyin...
Cleaning out gutters is nobody’s idea of fun—it’s dirty and awkward, and it’s dangerous if you’re working high on a l...
Re-roofing your home is not the most glamorous of home improvements. You'll note that HGTV shows rarely even mention ...
Gutters are a critical component of a home’s drainage system, and like many exterior features, they're subject to wea...
Spring has officially arrived, and that means a whole host of outdoor chores for homeowners. One of the most importan...
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Cleaning the gutters tends to be a relatively inexpensive task to hand off to a professional, who has the equipment a...
Of all the necessary evils that go into a diligent fall maintenance routine, cleaning the gutters may be the most dre...
A wet-dry vac is a great tool to have—and not just for cleaning up the workshop. They come in handy for those tedious...
Here's a tip on how to increase the life of old wooden gutters. The first step is to lay a new rubber liner along the...
Things with "French" in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain is nothing...
When shopping for a gutter system, a homeowner will have to choose among a variety of materials, including aluminum, ...
Did you know that a good rainstorm can send hundreds of gallons of water cascading off your roof? That water could co...
When clogged gutters overflow, they can get so heavy that they pull the gutters loose and rot your home's trim and si...
Using rainwater is an eco-friendly way to nourish your lawn and garden. Here are twelve rain containment products to help you do it in style.
Don't miss Clean Gutters Now to Avoid Big Problems LaterDon’t Ignore Your GuttersWhile it’s a job many of us would lo...
I’ve said many times that the most important decisions we made in the construction of our home were around the things...
Fall is just around the corner: time to get your house in shape for the cooler months ahead. Although autumn can be o...
Use these ten easy fall maintenance projects to keep your house in peak condition through the winter.
Bob introduces homeowner Howard Brickman. Steve Ivas, an environmental engineer, describes the area wetlands, which must be accommodated. Innovative building tech...
Carpenters Bob Ryley and Danny Ruffini and copper-work specialist Fred Mitchell install custom fabricated copper-lined wood gutters on Bob's home.
Basement drainage systems are installed to control moisture and humidity and to eliminate rot and mildew.
Bob reviews how keeping water out of the basement is a central concern in any basement remodeling project.
Bob meets with a local real estate broker and with homeowner Sarah Monzon, whose basement will be finished to create additional family space.
Old gutters are replaced and external landscaping continues with the trimming of a tree, installing a front garden, and creating steps from recycled granite.
Bob watches the installation of a low-flow Toto toilet with a sleek design. The installation is simple, thanks to a special flange that reconfigures the tradition...
Bill Powers of GutterPro joins Bob at the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable home sites for the installation of their LeafGuard gutters.
Bob tours the finished house, the fifth in the Elmwood neighborhood project. Better grading and gutters have been added to prevent future water damage.
Bob and roofer Paul Morris demonstrate gutter installation techniques, including the on-site assembly of special features, such as corners and trim.