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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Cleaning your gutters can be a hassle. Leaves and pine needles will drop into them, and they can easily get clogged and overflow, causing you ...

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 ...

Doing your annual gutter cleaning? Here’s the best way to do it, from prep work to gunk and debris removal. Rain gutters protect your homes landscaping and siding from severe runoff while preventing ...

Watching leaves turn to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange every fall is one of the best things about nature. The only problem is that they don’t stay those vibrant colors for quite long enough ...

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 ...

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Autumn is for addressing one of the most neglected parts of your home. By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, covering indoor air quality, water filtration, and ...

It’s no secret that the internet is full of home hacks. Some are brilliant and others are downright questionable. A recent trend involves using a pool noodle as a DIY gutter guard, keeping outdoor ...