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.

Gutters are a necessary evil for many homeowners, but they're not the only choice if you're in need of a drainage system to ...

Our gutter systems can be easily forgotten about when we are ticking off home maintenance tasks, but these drainage systems are essential to preventing roof damage and leaks. So how do you clean ...

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Always clean the gutters in fall and consider cleaning them again in spring for the best results. Cleaning gutters in fall is necessary to reduce the risk of ice dams, clogs, and overflow damage.

Spring is the season to tackle many home improvement projects like planting new flowers and painting the exterior of your house, thanks to the warmer weather and longer daylight hours. While fall is ...

Before anything else, fight the temptation to hack away at the ice with a hammer, shovel or anything else from the garage.

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 ...

Gutter cleaning is necessary since leaves and other debris can cause clogs that prevent proper drainage. Visible debris, sagging gutters, layers of dirt, and vegetation growth mean gutters need to be ...