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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 ...

It might not seem like it makes much of a difference, and it’s certainly not the most enjoyable task, but cleaning your gutters is more important than you might think. When your gutters become clogged ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cleaning out a gutter or downspout can be an annoying task, but it's a necessary one. Having a blockage, whether it's leaves or other sorts of ...

Spring rain exposes every weak spot in your home’s defenses, and your gutters are often the first system to fail. When they ...

Q: Every time it rains, I see a beautiful cascading waterfall. Unfortunately, the waterfall is right above my front door. Help me keep the rain off my head and explain how to install rain gutters. A: ...

Infrequent rainstorms make gutters an afterthought for many Southern California homeowners. Rain or not, gutters need regular maintenance in order to function properly and last the duration of their ...