After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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.

Q: Our aluminum rain gutters leak onto the patio and deck below them, causing stains and ugly dirty areas. I have tried to stop the leaks, but they always come back. Can you help? – Mark A: Aluminum ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Big Easy Gutter recommends several straightforward repair methods for stopping leaks, including cleaning the affected area ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Gutters play a huge role in the structural integrity of any building. They collect rain run-off from a roof and channel it to downspouts that carry it to the ground and away from the façade and ...

Q-The aluminum gutters on my house leak where sections meet and overlap. I sealed these joints by coating them on the inside with asphaltum and other caulking materials, but they soon started leaking ...

Normal wear and tear as well as a harsh winter 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 ...