During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may ...

The pressure and weight of excess debris and water can cause gutters to sag, pull away from the house, and eventually cause cracks or fall. That can damage the wood they're attached to.

Dear James: I have noticed rainwater running down over a window, and I am worried it might damage the siding. How often should I inspect and clean my gutters and downspouts? — Tracie K. Dear Tracie: A ...

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 ...

You don't need fancy tools to unclog a downspout. Clear a blockage while keeping safety in mind and without causing damage to your gutter system.

While it may have been a couple of years (or a couple of decades) since most of us were last in school, September still carries that unmistakable feeling of a fresh start – like a mini New Year. The ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – With all the leaves falling and freezing overnight temperatures, you have to keep those gutters clean. Storms approaching Massachusetts this weekend, freezing rain expected ...

Q I have a flat roof, and it seems as if there is a ton of snow on it. Is that more of a problem than snow on other roofs? And what should I do about ice in the gutters? A Most roofs constructed to ...

A 2025 survey by LeafFilter gutter protection reveals that 4 in 10 homeowners have experienced damage to their home from clogged or poorly maintained gutters. These issues range from leaks and ...