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 ...
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DIY gutter tools now selling for under $4 as experts warn of costly neglect
Cheap plastic scoops and snap-in guards now cost less than a fast-food lunch, yet the repair bills they can help you avoid ...
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Gutter guards gaining traction as a $4 DIY solution against costly damage
Rising repair costs are forcing homeowners to look harder at small, preventative upgrades, and few are as quietly effective ...
Q: Are gutters on homes necessary? Our last home, built in the '50s, didn't have gutters and seemed to be fine during the 10-plus years we lived in it. Now we live in a tract home, built in the '70s, ...
While early autumn is considered the optimal time to cover your gutters, winter brings its own set of challenges, including twigs, fallen pine needles, seedpods, ice, snow, and sludge. So, if you ...
Todd Blinn and Nathan Vorhees from LeafGuard Northwest explain why home projects can be a crucial task and how putting the important ones off can lead to costly results in the long run. Special offer ...
Q: I’m re-roofing my barn with metal roofing. I was thinking of extending the roof 18 inches past the walls so dripping water falls farther away from the barn. Right now I’ve got gutters, and I’m ...
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