Q. I’d like to have downspout extensions to carry water away from the foundation of my house, but wouldn’t they interfere with lawn work such as mowing and also look pretty tacky sticking out in the ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Don’t underestimate the value of your home’s gutters. Gutters are more than just a finishing touch. They act as a frontline defense against water damage, channeling rainwater away from your home and ...

Q. Some of my gutters are a bit short and don’t extend all the way to the ends of the roof. There’s about 2 inches where rain runs down the roof and continues down the house wall, creating a divot in ...

Leaves can clog up your gutters in the fall and cause serious problems if you don’t take preventative measures. This DIY extension made of PVC piping will fit on a leaf blower or Shop-Vac, and blow ...