MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --When the leaves start falling this time of year people start thinking about their gutters again. You want to make sure the leaves don't clog them before a big rain or a freeze.

When rain comes down heavy as it has for the past couple of days, it can give your homes' gutters a workout. We can't see, but if they are full, the water from your roof could be coming down into your ...

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Gutters are located high and out of sight, so it's easy to forget about them or minimize their importance. Gutters are a key element of roof drainage, a system that keeps the foundation in good ...