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 ...

Whether you live in a single-story home on a slab foundation or a 3-story house with a walkout basement, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to choosing ladders for gutter cleaning. If you’re ...

Woman in Santa hat hanging holiday lights on her home with husband - New Africa/Shutterstock This is the time of year when people dig their ladders out of their garages not just to put up holiday ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many Iowans are spending more time on ladders lately, cleaning leaves out their gutters and hanging holiday lights, so a health care professional is offering some safety tips so they don’t fall off ...