Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watching leaves turn to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange every fall is one of the best things about nature. The only ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cleaning and maintaining your gutters can feel like work, but it sure beats the alternative. When these all-important features get clogged with debris, it can trigger a whole host of negative side ...

Fall can be a surprisingly busy time for homeowners. Once summer has ended, you might find that you’re busying yourself with exterior maintenance tasks like tidying up your garden or lawn. But there’s ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s called fall for a reason and it has consequences for lawns and rain gutters. “We’ve done a lot of houses that have developed foundation (problems),” said Adam Planting ...

Dear James: I have noticed rainwater running down over a window, and I am worried it might damage the siding. How often should I inspect and clean my gutters and downspouts? — Tracie K. Dear Tracie: A ...

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Clogged gutters can lead to basement flooding and foundation damage. A large, old maple tree overhanging the house was removed due to safety concerns. Despite the tree's removal, debris still clogs ...