Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

It will never cease to amaze us how difficult it has been to get the word out about how important it is to keep water away from a home's foundation. Take gutters and downspouts for example: There's no ...

Rain gutters and downspouts are a pretty common sight on roofs, and they can be a big source of annoyance for homeowners. These gutters can get clogged by debris and bird nests, require extra ...

The gutter system's downspouts should also be flushed out to ensure proper drainage. Ice damming can cause issues to your gutters and leaks in your home. Rain gutters are seemingly simple fixtures but ...

This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- With summer coming, many of us are tackling big home improvement projects and among the many questions: who's your contractor? How much to pay? Calvin Chow of San Francisco ...