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Dirty gutters full of leaves and other debris - Fat man hikes/Shutterstock For many homeowners, cleaning out gutters is a daunting task, especially if you aren't fond of heights. At the end of the day ...

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.

Our gutter systems can be easily forgotten about when we are ticking off home maintenance tasks, but these drainage systems are essential to preventing roof damage and leaks. So how do you clean ...

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 ...

The number of tasks that go into home maintenance can feel never-ending—and while some are easier than others to keep on top of, out-of-sight chores like gutter maintenance are just as important (or ...

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 ...

Cleaning gutters doesn’t need to be a drag, but it does need to be done twice a year. If your gutters go ignored, the problems that may arise down the line can cause headaches or even financial ...

Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...

FARGO — A local gutter cleaning service says now is the time to get those gutters unclogged. Leaves and rain have been falling for the last couple of days, and some of it might still be in your gutter ...

Cleaning gutters is the biannual task that not many people like or quite know how to do. Cleaning should typically take place in both spring and fall. Some people may not realize that not cleaning ...