Gutters are a necessary evil for many homeowners, but they're not the only choice if you're in need of a drainage system to ...

Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...

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: ...

Water is the enemy of all homes—a little over one-fifth of insurance claims involve water damage, and not only from a broken pipe or a leaking toilet. Just about any aspect of your living space can be ...

Prevent ice damage to your gutters and roof with a straightforward installation that will keep your gutters warm and ...

A homeowner replaced an old wooden rain barrel with a new one, noticing the rainwater collected has a whiskey-like scent. The new rain barrel setup includes a diverter, filter and overflow pipe, ...

Cleaning your gutters is one of the most important projects on the to-do list yet it’s too often overlooked. Unfortunately, many of us wait until late into the fall season when the very last leaf ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

A custom gutter is built. The neighbor's house, designed by the same architect, is toured. The roof of the Lexington project is a mix of multiple roof types and pitches. A custom gutter with a ...

As crisp and colorful leaves begin to fall and a chill ruffles the air, that can only mean one thing: It's time for Long Islanders to make sure home is prepared for fall, and the even colder winter ...