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

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 ...

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 ...

Q. Do gutter covers eliminate the need for periodic cleaning? Also, can gutter guards cause overflow problems in heavy rain? A. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a completely maintenance-free ...

Step One: Choose an empty plastic bottle. Laundry detergent bottles, large dish washing liquid containers, anti-freeze ...

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.

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 ...