Fall can be a surprisingly busy time for homeowners. Once summer has ended, you might find that you’re busying yourself with exterior maintenance tasks like tidying up your garden or lawn. But there’s ...

For most people, cleaning out gutters is a tedious yearly challenge, and yet, having clean gutters is hugely important for protecting your home against water damage. Keeping your gutters clean ensures ...

Man on ladder removing leaves from gutters - Marc Dufresne/Getty Images Of all home maintenance tasks, cleaning out clogged gutters is one of the chores many homeowners dread the most. Although the ...

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The gutter system's downspouts should also be flushed out to ensure proper drainage. Ice damming can cause issues to your gutters and leaks in your home. Rain gutters are seemingly simple fixtures but ...

Gutter cleaning is necessary since leaves and other debris can cause clogs that prevent proper drainage. Visible debris, sagging gutters, layers of dirt, and vegetation growth mean gutters need to be ...

Always clean the gutters in fall and consider cleaning them again in spring for the best results. Cleaning gutters in fall is necessary to reduce the risk of ice dams, clogs, and overflow damage.