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 ...

If you're uncomfortable with water dripping all around the sides of your house and enacting a Niagara-like show whenever it rains, your home needs a gutter. Without this helpful drainage system, you ...

Do you need to clean your gutters but hate getting on a ladder? You’re not alone! The last time I cleaned my gutters the ladder seemed heavier, the sun seemed hotter, and the whole thing seemed like ...

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 cause serious problems, from foundation damage and roof rot to flooding. Clean gutters twice a year—typically in spring and fall—to prevent ice dams and wood rot. Use gloves, a ...

Spring is the season to tackle many home improvement projects like planting new flowers and painting the exterior of your house, thanks to the warmer weather and longer daylight hours. While fall is ...

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 ...

Water trapped in gutters can cause major damage to your roof and walls. Maintaining clean gutters helps keep your home in good shape. The Home Depot's Joe Autry and Scott Krueger explain the safest ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Whenever you declutter your home, it’s important to consider the exterior, like cleaning out your gutters. With the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season here, it’s a pivotal time ...

Homes and gardens need maintaining to avoid hefty bills but when was the last time you cleaned your gutters? Gutters and drainpipes can get blocked with debris over time and could even result in a ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

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 ...