“Cleaning gutters should be done twice a year –once in spring and once in the fall,” says Flax. Spring: Gutters need to be ...

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may need to do this twice. "You won’t have to clean your gutters a whole lot in ...

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Dear Angie: Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain or snow? -- Richard W., Stratford, Conn. Dear Richard: Sadly, there ...

The typical range for gutter cleaning costs is $119 to $228 with a national average of $163. The most significant cost factors for gutter cleaning are house height, gutter length and condition, gutter ...

Gutters are often overlooked when it comes to household cleaning, but they can quickly become blocked with dirt, mould and debris if left unchecked. Clearing these curved pipes doesn’t have to be done ...

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 ...

Q: I recently purchased a two-story home and have noticed that after any bad weather—even light rainfall—my gutters don’t drain properly. My neighbor suggested gutter guards, but they’re pricey. Are ...

Not cleaning out your gutters can have expensive consequences. If you don't clean them, you could have rotten wood, water damage, broken gutters, and more.