Gutters are designed to channel the water off your roof. Downspouts are designed to channel the water away from your home. Unfortunately, the water isn't always carried far enough away from the home, ...

Dear Jerry: I am having a major problem with ice damming in one of the downspouts on my flat roof. The downspout is on the east side of the house, if that has any significance. During the winter ...

Local roofing expert Martin Carr advises checking gutters and roof attachments before weekend rain arrives in San Diego ...

Learn five preemptive steps to prevent leaks, flooding and costly repairs before peak hurricane season hits Lafayette.

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...