If your to-do list involves cleaning your gutters, it's time to invest in gutter guards. The covers stop debris from clogging gutters, which ultimately prevents water damage and the possibility of a ...

While early autumn is considered the optimal time to cover your gutters, winter brings its own set of challenges, including twigs, fallen pine needles, seedpods, ice, snow, and sludge. So, if you ...

If you're sick and tired of climbing a ladder to scoop leaves out of gutters, gutter guards and covers may be an answer. However, they're not a replacement for regular gutter cleaning. Gutter guards ...

Reader Mike Morton recommends using baking soda on a damp, soft sponge and sometimes “elbow grease” to remove baked-on deposits on glass stove tops. “I usually follow up with a water-only sponging to ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...