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.

No, a few leaks here and there wouldn’t be a problem if all of those drips went straight down out of the gutters. But they don’t, especially when it’s full of debris like this gutter. What happens is ...

Roof leaks almost never begin as emergencies. They start as small changes that grow quietly. ”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN ...

Normal wear and tear as well as harsh weather can cause the seams of aluminum gutters to spring a leak. It's not too hard to repair these leaks when you realize how the professionals put them together ...

Any counsel much appreciated. I think my downspout may have been partially blocked, causing the whole damn thing to freeze. Now I’ve got a leak into my tenants’ extension. The roof of the extension ...

Roof leaks during winter months can be a significant concern for homeowners, but experts from a local roofing company say these leaks are not always due to poor ...

QUESTION: I have metal rain gutters that leak at a couple of the joints. What can I do to stop the leaks? -- P.J. ANSWER: The most effective way to patch a leak at the seam of a metal gutter is with a ...

When water shows up on your ceiling with no obvious hole in the roof, you are usually not dealing with a freak event. You are ...

The person who coined the phrase “saving for a rainy day” must have been a property owner with home drainage problems. The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial, and the human health ...

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Most people know to check their sump pumps and sewer drains when it rains. But when it comes to continuous heavy rainfall, people often forget to check the first ...

From historic homes to newer suburban builds, routine upkeep helps prevent costly repairs, improves safety, and supports long ...