MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --When the leaves start falling this time of year people start thinking about their gutters again. You want to make sure the leaves don't clog them before a big rain or a freeze.

When taking stock of all the home maintenance projects on your agenda this season, your gutters may be out of sight, out of mind. But clearing all the crud out of your home’s gutters at least twice a ...

Cleaning gutters is the biannual task that not many people like or quite know how to do. Cleaning should typically take place in both spring and fall. Some people may not realize that not cleaning ...

Between soccer practice, grocery runs and that ever-growing to-do list, gutter cleaning probably ranks somewhere near “reorganize the junk drawer” on your priority list. But here’s the thing — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Shutterstock / Zerbor Credit: Shutterstock / Zerbor Gutters are essential structures for every building. They help direct ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person cleaning debris out of home gutter - Indyedge/Getty Images Owning a home means actively taking care of it, even the ...

For most people, cleaning out gutters is a tedious yearly challenge, and yet, having clean gutters is hugely important for protecting your home against water damage. Keeping your gutters clean ensures ...

Cleaning gutters doesn’t need to be a drag, but it does need to be done twice a year. If your gutters go ignored, the problems that may arise down the line can cause headaches or even financial ...