Over time, gutters fill up with leaves, pine needles, and even birds nests. Cleaning them out can be a precarious process, but neglecting to clean your gutters does more harm than you think. Clogged ...

OCOEE, Fla. – James in Ocoee emailed us about his gutter overflowing every time it rained. We discovered leaves were jammed into the downspout and they weren’t moving so we unclogged the clog! Try ...

Answer: The easiest solution is a plain old garden hose. Point it into the downspout opening in the gutter and blast away. Sometimes the clog won’t budge, in which case you may need to insert a ...

Michael Migliaccio was tired of constantly climbing a ladder to clean out the gutter downspouts of his Glenville home. He didn't like the job. It was hard work, messy and downright dangerous. So, the ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Although downspouts might be an eyesore you want to hide, they're an essential part of keeping your home safe and secure during heavy rain. While your gutters capture rain and keep water from pouring ...

Gutter cleaning used to mean hauling out a ladder, blocking off an afternoon, and paying a premium if you wanted to avoid the ...