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 ...

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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 ...

Several times each year, many homeowners take on the arduous task of cleaning out their gutters to allow water to drain properly. Those who are unsteady on their feet, don’t like working at heights, ...

An expert weighs in on whether it’s worth trying this inexpensive hack that claims to keep gutters free of debris. It’s no ...

Do you attend home and garden shows? These events are almost always held in the spring. They’re a great place to see new products for both the interior and exterior of your home. I recall 30 years ago ...

LeafFilter promises to prevent gutter clogs and protect your home from water damage. See if this gutter guard system is worth ...