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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Of all home maintenance tasks, cleaning out clogged gutters is one of the chores many homeowners dread the most. Although the tiring act of getting up on a ladder to remove gunk may tempt you to use a ...

With leaves and rain building up, Fargo Roofing and Siding says now’s the time for homeowners to get their gutters cleaned, or risk foundation and water damage.

Q: Gutter cleaning companies are always trying to sell me on getting mine serviced multiple times each year. How often should I be cleaning them? And when is the best time to do it? A: For some houses ...