"Every home and situation is different and has unique needs, from the type of gutter debris to the amount of water flow to the style of each individual roof," Counahan says. "Gutter guards are ...

There are all types of gutter guards. Good ones keep your gutters clean and can eliminate flooding and damage to your home. But Consumer Reports' tests find some don’t work well.

Gutter guards save you time and potentially money on professional gutter cleaning services. There are several types of gutter guards; we’re using a fine mesh guard, or leaf filter. The mesh ...