Expert Gutter Care Tips

Gutters are easy to ignore until they fail — and in the Chicago suburbs, a clogged or undersized gutter is one of the fastest ways to end up with basement seepage, fascia rot, ice dams and foundation cracks. These guides cover everything from what gutters are made of and how to size them, to seamless vs. sectional, gutter guards, cleaning them safely, and when repair beats replacement. Written by the crews who install and repair them every week, they're meant to help you protect the two most expensive parts of your home: the roof and the foundation.