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 ...

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 ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Rain gutters and downspouts collect and direct water away from your home, shielding your foundation, siding, and roof from costly damage. Without them, water can pool and seep into basements, erode ...

Our Top Picks All the gutter guards below feature designs that reliably keep pine needles out of a home’s gutters. The options we highlighted differ in terms of their materials (such as micro-mesh ...

Q. Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain? A. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a completely maintenance-free ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

April 28, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - All Pro Gutter Guards has announced the expansion of its service line to include ...