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 ...

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

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Cleaning your gutters is one of the most important projects on the to-do list yet it’s too often overlooked. Unfortunately, many of us wait until late into the fall season when the very last leaf ...

Clogged gutters can cause serious problems, from foundation damage and roof rot to flooding. Clean gutters twice a year—typically in spring and fall—to prevent ice dams and wood rot. Use gloves, a ...

Gelfusa points out that removing large icicles by force could pry up the roof sheathing, leaving gaps that can let water seep ...