Do I really need to clean my gutters more than once a year?

Plugged gutters can cause all sorts of problems for your home. Here’s how to determine how often to clean them.
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Forget the Hacks—This Is How Plumbers Actually Clear Your Clogged Drains in the Fall

Key Points Drain clogs happen in the fall because leaves and other debris make their way into gutters, downspouts, yard drains, and sump pumps.According to plumbing experts, clogged sump pumps are ...

The Inside Outside Guys: Understanding gutter history and function

Overflowing water is the most easily observed. Walk outside in heavy rain and observe whether the roof runoff is getting to the vertical conductor pipes and being channeled away from the foundation.
The Gazette

Around the House: Get out the hose to unclog downspouts

Answer: The easiest solution is a plain old garden hose. Point it into the downspout opening in the gutter and blast away. Sometimes the clog won’t budge, in which case you may need to insert a ...
Forbes

5 Tips To Maintain Gutters And Avoid Overflowing

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Not clearing clogged gutters could mean costly repairs

Don’t fall down on the job of keeping your gutters and downspouts clear and in good repair. They may be an “out of sight, out of mind” aspect of your home exterior, but neglecting them can lead to ...