Q: I recently purchased a two-story home and have noticed that after any bad weather—even light rainfall—my gutters don’t drain properly. My neighbor suggested gutter guards, but they’re pricey. Are ...

Installing gutter guards for metal roofs helps to stop the gutter system from clogging by preventing leaves, sticks, pine needles, and other debris from entering. A roof gutter guard can make this ...

Gutter guard manufacturers promise to make your life easier. Install this awesome system on your roof and you'll never have to clean your gutters again! That's the promise, but how accurate is this?

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While trees add to your home’s curb appeal, they can also wreak havoc on your gutters, filling them with leaves, pine cones, and seed pods year-round. To prevent this debris from clogging your gutters ...