As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Installing gutter guards for metal roofs helps to stop the gutter system from clogging by preventing leaves, sticks, pine needles, and other debris from entering. A roof gutter guard can make this ...

Micromesh gutter guards have tiny holes, capable of filtering out almost every size of debris. They should be installed by an experienced roofing pro, either mounted under your roof shingles or ...

If your to-do list involves cleaning your gutters, it's time to invest in gutter guards. The covers stop debris from clogging gutters, which ultimately prevents water damage and the possibility of a ...

Q: You've written many times about gutter guards but you don't seem to have found one you like. What's your advice? The mesh gutter guard seems the most promising. A: I have been testing gutter guards ...

Your home’s gutters are the only thing standing between it and winter water damage. While it might sound dramatic, proper ...

Dear Angie: Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain or snow? -- Richard W., Stratford, Conn. Dear Richard: Sadly, there ...