Winter is here, and with it comes wetter weather from border to border and coast to coast. An effective combination of gutters and downspouts that efficiently channel water run-off from the roof is a ...

How Well Do Gutter Guards Work? 01:19 There are all types of gutter guards. Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home. But Consumer Reports' tests find some ...

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Blocked gutters can be the cause of untold damage in the autumn and winter with blocked leaves and debris quickly preventing them from doing their job. And as well as causing problems in your home, ...