Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Gutters play a major role when it comes to managing rain water. Without gutters, rain can run off your roof and onto the ground near your foundation, potentially splattering dirt on your siding or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

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