Does every house in the Midwest need rain gutters? Does every house in the Midwest that has rain gutters have them properly installed, maintained and protected? The answers are “Yes,” “No,“ "No” and ...

A gutter system to channel rainwater away from the foundation. Water that runs into the soils around a house may erode the ground or end up in the crawl space or foundation. It will contribute to the ...

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 ...