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 ...

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.

The past few weeks have been a whirlwind when it comes to weather in Scotland. From a heatwave to heavy downpours all in the one week, it's been hard to work out whether or not you need a hood or ...