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.

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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When rain comes down heavy as it has for the past couple of days, it can give your homes' gutters a workout. We can't see, but if they are full, the water from your roof could be coming down into your ...

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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 ...

Gutters are located high and out of sight, so it's easy to forget about them or minimize their importance. Gutters are a key element of roof drainage, a system that keeps the foundation in good ...

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Although I know that regularly removing leaves and sludge from my gutters is an essential maintenance task, the reality is that I’ve never wanted to do it myself. So, I’ve spent the past few years ...