“Cleaning gutters should be done twice a year –once in spring and once in the fall,” says Flax. Spring: Gutters need to 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 ...

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 ...

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may need to do this twice. "You won’t have to clean your gutters a whole lot in ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the leaves litter your yard throughout the fall, the need to clean your gutters will only rise. It’s an important part of home maintenance that can have some serious consequences if neglected.

Dear Angie: Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain or snow? -- Richard W., Stratford, Conn. Dear Richard: Sadly, there ...

Wet leaves form a slippery surface that’s ripe for slips and falls. (Getty Images) Autumn is known for the change in foliage and apple picking, but between navigating on wet leaves and climbing ...

Plugged gutters can lead to all sorts of maintenance issues that cost far more time and money to fix than what you save by skimping on gutter cleaning. Photo: 123rf Q: Gutter cleaning companies are ...

Good quality gutters that are installed properly can help protect your home from damage, but letting those gutters get ...