Gutter Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our gutter projects, how-tos, and designs.
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Understanding Gutter Downspouts
General contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about gutter downspouts, including how they work and the different types of downspouts on the market.
How to Repair Gutters
In this DIY Smarts project, Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve a problem with leaky gutters over their patio.
Backyard Drainage Solutions
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows Kevin O’Connor a few ways to handle storm water, including French drains, channel drains, and dry wells
How to Divert Water Without Gutters or Downspouts
Everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house, but sometimes, a traditional gutter and downspout simply won’t work. Roger Cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
How to Install an Alternative to Gutters
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an alternative to a gutter where a traditional one does not work
How to Install a Rain Chain
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a decorative and functional alternative to a downspout.
How to Install a Rain Gutter
Here are the steps, tools, and costs you’ll need to add gutters, downspouts, and rain barrels to your house.
How to Repair a Gutter
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to maintain aluminum gutters and downspouts
How to Drain Downspout Water Flow Away from a House
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for draining rainwater away from your house
How to Repair a Leaky Gutter
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva has a fast fix for a dripping rain gutter
How to Install Aluminum Gutters
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install aluminum gutters.
How to Install Rainwater Collection
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to collect valuable rainwater for use in the garden
How to Install a Rain Diverter
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva builds a roof rain diverter to keep you and your entrance dry.