Man on ladder removing leaves from gutters - Marc Dufresne/Getty Images Of all home maintenance tasks, cleaning out clogged gutters is one of the chores many homeowners dread the most. Although the ...

Cleaning your home’s gutters is a messy job, but someone undoubtedly should do it. Stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, from wet basements to ruined siding and trim to damaged interior walls.

The gutter system's downspouts should also be flushed out to ensure proper drainage. Ice damming can cause issues to your gutters and leaks in your home. Rain gutters are seemingly simple fixtures but ...

Gutters are an integral piece of your home’s well-being. They serve to control the flow of rainwater to protect your roof, walls, foundation and landscape. But when neglected, experts say, gutters can ...

What is the best tool for cleaning gutters? Uncleaned gutters lead to water buildup and overflow that spills down the side of your home. This water finds its way into the soil, leading to cracks in ...

October 1, 2007 Cleaning the gutters is an unloved yet necessary - even dangerous - household chore that is inevitably given the lowest priority until gutters are clogged and overflowing with leaves.

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 ...

Q: Gutter cleaning companies are always trying to sell me on getting mine serviced multiple times each year. How often should I be cleaning them? And when is the best time to do it? A: For some houses ...