Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person cleaning debris out of home gutter - Indyedge/Getty Images Owning a home means actively taking care of it, even the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Make no mistake about it: If left unattended, a blocked gutter can turn into a big roof problem in no time. "Gutters are designed ...

Not cleaning your gutters often enough could result in severe damage to your home, but that doesn't mean homeowners need to get on the roof once a week to ensure their gutters are clear and clutter ...

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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 ...

If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice cream. Unfortunately, if you enjoy keeping a roof over your head, you will ...

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Should I clean my gutters before the winter? There are two important times of the year to clean your gutters; towards the end of fall, and during spring. Unfortunately the timing of this bi-annual ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s called fall for a reason and it has consequences for lawns and rain gutters. “We’ve done a lot of houses that have developed foundation (problems),” said Adam Planting ...

Gutters and drainpipes can get blocked with debris over time and could even result in a fine if you don’t keep them clean. If they’re left to overflow with fallen leaves and rainwater, they can cause ...