How to Repair Gutters

Project detailsSkill2 out of 5Easy to ModerateCostUnder $50Estimated Time2 hoursGeneral contractor Tom Silva heads out on another house...

How To Install Aluminum Gutters

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How To Drain Downspout Water Flow Away From a House (Video)

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How To Make Your Gutters Leaf-Proof

This video walks through how to make your gutters leaf proof.Tools & MaterialsHammerDrill/driverStiff blade putty knifetin snipsClogged gutters...

How To Install a Rain Diverter

A rain diverter is a practical device that redirects rainwater away from your home’s entry points to ensure...

How to Replace Wooden Gutters

When a homeowner’s wooden gutters started leaking, all the contractors in her area told her it was time...

How To Install an Alternative to Gutters

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a gutter alternative where a traditional gutter does not work—and...

How To Install a Rainwater Collection Barrel

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to collect valuable rainwater for...

Gauging Gutters

A gutter system is essential to protect your basements, crawl spaces, topsoil, siding, windows, and doors. Without proper...

The Rainwater REIT: How Smart Investors Profit from Stormwater-Rich Land

While most investors chase waterfront properties, a more lucrative opportunity is emerging in stormwater-rich land—parcels once considered undesirable...

How to Divert Water Without Gutters or Downspouts

Protecting your home’s foundation from water damage also protects its structural integrity. While traditional gutters, downspouts, and black...

How To Install a Patio Drainage System

Watch mason Mark McCullough help a homeowner reclaim her beautiful flagstone patio from pools of water after rainfall....

Fix Now, Save Later

Fix Now, Save (A Lot) Later“From small things, Mama, big things one day come,” as the song goes....

How To Install a Half-Round Gutter

Half-round gutters are one of the most common types of gutters, providing excellent water drainage. In this guide,...

Rain Barrel Options: A Guide To Sustainable Water Collection

Rain barrels are an eco-friendly solution for homeowners looking to conserve water and reduce their environmental impact. These...

Understanding Gutter Downspouts

Kevin O’Connor learns about gutter downspouts from general contractor Tom Silva. Tom teaches Kevin what he needs to...

Repairing Damaged Gutters

Rain gutters aren’t very exciting. You probably never even notice yours until something goes wrong with them. And...

A Guide To Gutters and Downspouts

Anthony TieuliGutters and downspouts protect a home from water damage and foundation issues. They help direct rainwater away...

How to Extend a Downspout

iStockGutters and downspouts help control water runoff from your roof. But if the rain or melted snow isn’t...

How To Clear Gutters in a Few Simple Steps

Keeping your gutters clean is one important way to protect your home from water damage. Clogged gutters can...

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