When it comes to maintaining a home’s exterior, gutters are often underestimated—until they cause problems. One essential component that significantly improves gutter efficiency and longevity is the ...

Gutters play an essential role in protecting your home from water damage, but they can only perform efficiently when kept clean and clear of debris. For many homeowners, regular maintenance becomes a ...

Should you follow the insistent nice guys on TV and get a leaf-proof gutter system? Well, nothing is perfect in this world, despite the ads, and that’s true here, too. These systems do cut back on ...

Autumn is for addressing one of the most neglected parts of your home. By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, covering indoor air quality, water filtration, and ...

If you're sick and tired of climbing a ladder to scoop leaves out of gutters, gutter guards and covers may be an answer. However, they're not a replacement for regular gutter cleaning. Gutter guards ...

If you’re sick and tired of climbing a ladder to scoop leaves out of gutters, gutter guards and covers may be an answer. However, they’re not a replacement for regular gutter cleaning. Gutter guards ...

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 ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...