Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

You don't want to skip cleaning them. Gutters aren’t always top of mind when it comes to home maintenance. When they work efficiently, letting rainwater flow easily, it’s easy not to give them a ...

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Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice cream. Unfortunately, if you enjoy keeping a roof over your head, you will ...

If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice cream. Unfortunately, if you enjoy keeping a roof over your head, you will ...

Q: Several years ago, we replaced our aluminum gutters with larger ones to handle heavy rains and avoid flooding. From the very beginning, they started to stain from rain and occasional backup. We try ...

Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...

Q: Gutter cleaning companies are always trying to sell me on getting mine serviced multiple times each year. How often should I be cleaning them? And when is the best time to do it? A: For some houses ...