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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 a Half-Round Gutter
Copper half-round gutters won't rust, will last a lifetime, and look great on traditional homes
Gutters: How to Choose, Install and Clean Them
We provide you everything you need to know about how to select and maintain these unsung heroes of roof-water management.
How to Size Gutters and Downspouts
Use this handy guide to make sure your rain collection is up to the task during even the heaviest storm.
How to Install Aluminum Gutters
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install aluminum gutters.
Fix Now, Save Later
Our experts help you address 9 little trouble spots around your home before they cause big—as in big bucks—damage down the road
Gargoyles for Your Home
Dress up your gutters and gardens with these medieval monsters
How to Extend a Downspout
Need to extend your downspout? Connecting downspouts to buried drainpipes can help dry out a wet basement and soggy lawn.
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 Make Your Gutters Leaf-Proof
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva suggests solutions for clogged gutters
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.
4 Rain Barrel Options
Old-fashioned rain barrels conserve water while supercharging your lawn and garden
How to Install Gutters
A step-by-step guide to installing DIY gutters with corrugated downspouts and decorative cast-aluminum brackets.
Repairing Damaged Gutters
These three easy repairs will keep your gutters flowing properly and your home dry.
Gauging Gutters
Gutters bring roof runoff down to earth. Here's the (long and) skinny on what to look for.