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.

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Close up view of leaves stuck in gutter - Herman Bresser/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most spatulas are small enough to fit inside the average gutter, making ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Cleaning your house’s gutters is a messy job, but someone has to do it. Leaf-clogged, stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, including wet basements, ruined siding or trim, and water-damaged ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gutters are an integral piece of your home’s well-being. They serve to control the flow of rainwater to protect your roof, walls, foundation and landscape. But when neglected, experts say, gutters can ...