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Gutters: How to Choose, Install and Clean Them
We provide you everything you need to know about how to select and maintain these unsung heroes of roof-water management.
How to Size Gutters and Downspouts
Use this handy guide to make sure your rain collection is up to the task during even the heaviest storm.
Our 5 Best Gutter Hangers (2024 Guide)
This guide to the best gutter hangers offers reviews of different styles of hangers for rain gutter systems.
How to Install a Patio Drainage System
Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner reclaim her beautiful flagstone patio from pools of water after rainfall.
How to Install a Rain Barrel
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada first takes us on a trip to learn more about watersheds and how to control runoff before meeting carpenter Nathan Gilbert to tackle a rain barrel installation.
Understanding Gutter Downspouts
General contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about gutter downspouts, including how they work and the different types of downspouts on the market.
How to Repair Gutters
In this DIY Smarts project, Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve a problem with leaky gutters over their patio.
Are Gutters Necessary? (2022 Guide)
Wondering if gutters are necessary for your home? Read our detailed guide to determine whether or not you need a gutter system.
Best Gutter Guards for Pine Needles
Are pine needles building up in your home’s gutters? This in-depth guide has everything you need to know about the best gutter guards for pine needles.
How Much Does Gutter Repair Cost?
Notice some damage or leaks in your gutters? Learn about what you can expect from gutter repair costs with our detailed guide.
What Are the Different Types of Gutters? (2022 Guide)
Have an upcoming gutter installation or replacement? Read this in-depth guide on the different types of gutters to prepare.
LeafFilter vs. LeafGuard (2022)
A quality gutter guard helps water drain away from your home, reducing the chances of unnecessary water damage. Keep reading to learn about LeafFilter and LeafGuard’s systems, costs, and unique features.
HomeCraft Gutter Protection Review (2022)
If your home’s gutters require constant cleaning, a gutter guard system may be a good investment. In this review, we look into HomeCraft Gutter Protection to help you determine if its system is right for you.
Gutter Installation Cost (2022 Guide)
From gutter materials to gutter style and size, you have more choices than you may realize when it comes to gutters. In this guide, we’ll discuss your gutter options and how much it costs to install them.
Gutter Guard Installation Costs (2022)
If you don’t like cleaning out your gutters on a regular basis, gutter guards may be a viable solution. In this guide, we discuss the different types of gutter guards available, as well as how much it costs to install each type, to help you decide whether they’re worth installing.
LeafFilter Review (2022)
If you’re interested in protecting your gutters, read our LeafFilter review to find out if this company, with patented gutter technology, is right for you.
Best Gutter Guards
Gutter guards prevent your gutters from clogging up with twigs, leaves, and other debris, making them especially useful during heavy storm seasons and during the fall when leaves are falling off of trees. Read our guide below to learn more about the best gutter guards available.
MasterShield Review (2022)
If you’re looking for the best company to install gutter guards, read our MasterShield review to find out if this is the right provider for you and your needs.
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning Review (2022)
If you’re looking for a company to install, repair, and clean gutters, read our Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning review to find out if this is the right company for your needs.
All American Gutter Protection Review (2022)
If you’re looking for new or improved gutters made of reliable materials, read our All American Gutter Review to find out if the gutter company is the best choice for your needs.
How to Build a Low-Maintenance Home
While there’s no such thing as a maintenance-free house, it is important to invest in the right materials that will go the distance for you and your home. Read our guide to the best materials to make your home a low maintenance one.
All About Gutters and Downspouts
Here’s what you need to know about your home’s most important water management system.
Backyard Drainage Solutions
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows Kevin O’Connor a few ways to handle storm water, including French drains, channel drains, and dry wells
How to Divert Water Without Gutters or Downspouts
Everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house, but sometimes, a traditional gutter and downspout simply won’t work. Roger Cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
Add a Drainage System Under Raised Decks
Keep the area dry for storage or added living space
How to Install an Alternative to Gutters
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an alternative to a gutter where a traditional one does not work
Keep Gutters Uncluttered
Scaling a ladder to dislodge clumps of dirty, decaying leaves isn’t anyone’s favorite chore. Cross this nasty task off your autumn to-do list for good with gutter guards that keep out leafy debris—while you stay safely on the ground
How to Install a Rain Chain
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a decorative and functional alternative to a downspout.
3 Ways to Keep Gutters Running Free
Take action to keep downspouts running freely before those shade trees start shedding in earnest.
How to Install a Rain Gutter
Here are the steps, tools, and costs you’ll need to add gutters, downspouts, and rain barrels to your house.
Tips on How to Clean Gutters
Clear leaves and debris without damaging the gutters—or yourself.
How to Repair a Gutter
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to maintain aluminum gutters and downspouts