Now that autumn has arrived, I’m looking for advice on how to clean the gutters on my house. When is the best time and what tools are needed? It’s the time of year when gutters fill with falling ...

If you’re in spring-cleaning mode, it’s important to devote some attention to the outside of your house as well as the inside. One of the most critical home maintenance tasks that should never be ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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