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Gutters Mitigation

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The gutters are a home's first line of defense against water damage. Unfortunately many people are unaware of the importance of the gutters, and they often neglect their maintenance until it is too late. Clogged gutters can cause many problems. From overflowing gutters that pour down your home, damaging your walls, to the overall debris that weights down the gutters and affects their resistance, clogged gutters can cost you a lot of time and effort. As such, you have two options: either you make time to regularly clean your gutters, or you consider a leaf protection solution that prevents the gutters from even getting clogged. Cleaning the gutters This is a very simple process, as long as you don't postpone it for a very long time and you reach a point when the gutters are filled with debris. To clean the gutters, you will need a ladder, garden gloves, a plastic bag, a hand rake and a water hose. Put the ladder near a corner downspout and carefully climb the ladder. Hold the hand rake in your hand, to avoid accidents. Once you reach the top, use the rake to pull the leaves away from the down spout, grab the debris and put it the bag. Don't reach too far and once you finish an area drop the bag down, climb down, move the ladder and repeat the process. If you are having trouble holding the bag, you can drop the debris down and clean it all when you are done. When you are done with an entire length, use the hose to spray down the gutter. …show more content…

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