Our weekly words often evoke reader response. Such is the case with our past two columns. Although we disagree with these readers' viewpoints, they contain insights that may be worth consideration.

Q: We had some new gutters put in, and when it rains the one outside our bedroom sounds like a dripping faucet. I remember reading somewhere how to fix it but not the details. It was something about ...

Water that spills over clogged gutters rarely stays outside. It seeps into siding, fascia, basements, and foundations, and by ...

While downpipes are the norm for most roofs, a rain chain is a decorative alternative that can be a stylish addition to your home’s exterior. Rain (or drain) chains typically hang down from the ...