Q. My aluminum rain gutters overflow in a hard rain, and I’m sure it is because they are not sloped properly, so the water runs to the downspouts. The reason, I think, is because the fascia boards ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

Meredith Clayton and Amanda Huber bag leaves at Missie Arnold's Covington home in this file photo from 2009. When water sits in a gutter, trapped by leaves or debris, it can weigh the gutter down and ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Everyone knows how crucial a roof is to a home - not only do they protect us from all types of weather conditions but they keep us dry and protect us from extreme ...

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Does every house in the Midwest need rain gutters? Does every house in the Midwest that has rain gutters have them properly installed, maintained and protected? The answers are “Yes,” “No,“ "No” and ...

Question: I just found your response about rain gutter slope. I just discovered black mold on the floor joists in our crawl space. I had a contractor go under to check. He said it spread throughout ...

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 ...

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 ...