Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Cleaning gutters is a home maintenance task that many homeowners dread, and for good reason. Not only is gutter cleaning a ...

A downspout that doesn't do its job is a terrible thing for a house. When water isn't redirected away from your home, it will drain into the ground near your house and can seep into your foundation ...

Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...

It will never cease to amaze us how difficult it has been to get the word out about how important it is to keep water away from a home's foundation. Take gutters and downspouts for example: There's no ...

The gutter system's downspouts should also be flushed out to ensure proper drainage. Ice damming can cause issues to your gutters and leaks in your home. Rain gutters are seemingly simple fixtures but ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...