Clean the gutters. If rushing rainwater hits a blockage while running through gutters, it’s going to surge up and over that blockage, usually spilling over the sides of the gutter.

Better yet: If you have an extra piece of gutter lying around, cut a small piece and place it over the hole, using gutter tape to secure it. For smaller leaks you can use gutter-repair tape or ...

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Q. I enjoyed your comments about leaf protectors for gutters, but I am more interested in your comments about no gutters. Please tell me more about concrete aprons and how they prevent splash on th… ...