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 ...

Clogged gutters rarely look like a financial emergency, yet they routinely set homeowners up for repair bills that climb into the thousands. When water spills where it should not, a simple cleaning ...

Gutters are often overlooked when it comes to household cleaning, but they can quickly become blocked with dirt, mould and debris if left unchecked. Clearing these curved pipes doesn’t have to be done ...

Rising repair costs are forcing homeowners to look harder at small, preventative upgrades, and few are as quietly effective as a strip of plastic or mesh snapped along your roofline. With basic gutter ...

Gutters and drainpipes can get blocked with debris over time and could even result in a fine if you don’t keep them clean. If they’re left to overflow with fallen leaves and rainwater, they can cause ...

Architects warn thousands of homes are at risk because of the widespread use of guttering that can direct overflow water into wall cavities and cause serious structural problems. When Catherine ...