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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wet leaves form a slippery surface that's ripe for slips and falls. (Getty Images) (amriphoto via Getty Images) Autumn is known ...

Keeping your gutters clean is essential to keeping your house safe and sound. If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gutters clogged with leaves and debris - Steve Cicero/Getty Images Cleaning out gutters is a tedious, time-consuming chore that ...

Fall is a beautiful time, but those leaves can really stuff up our gutters. While gutters aren’t the most glamorous part of a home, they are necessary. Without them, there is an increased chance that ...

You signed the papers, got the keys and officially became a homeowner. Congratulations — and welcome to a world of maintenance tasks that never came up when you were renting. Near the top of that list ...

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 ...

Autumn is known for the change in foliage and apple picking, but between navigating on wet leaves and climbing ladders to cleaning out gutters or putting up holiday decorations, it’s also a bad ...

If you’re anything like us, the only time we think of the roof is when Blue Bell releases its limited edition Tin Roof ice cream. Unfortunately, if you enjoy keeping a roof over your head, you will ...