Gutter guards reduce cleaning but are not maintenance free. Learn if they are a smart investment for your home.

Do gutter guards actually work? USA TODAY wanted to answer this question, so we asked roofers about gutter guards and whether you really need them.

Several times each year, many homeowners take on the arduous task of cleaning out their gutters to allow water to drain properly. Those who are unsteady on their feet, don't like working at heights, ...

The national average cost for professionally installed gutter guards ranges from $800 to over $5,000. Material type is a major cost factor, with plastic screens being the cheapest and micro-mesh the ...

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Q. Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain? A. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a completely maintenance-free ...

Gutter guard manufacturers promise to make your life easier. Install this awesome system on your roof and you'll never have to clean your gutters again! That's the promise, but how accurate is this?

TurnKey Gutters, a gutter installation and replacement company serving the greater New Orleans metropolitan area, has published a new blog resource examining how proper fascia gutter design prevents ...

Rising repair costs are forcing homeowners to look harder at small, preventative upgrades, and few are as quietly effective as a strip of plastic or mesh snapped along your roofline. With basic gutter ...

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 ...