A common problem in winter is freezing downspouts, as debris from fall can block the water flow in your downspout or gutters, causing stagnant water in your pipes to freeze. Here are a few tips when dealing with your frozen downspouts.
Are you constantly worried about having to clean out your gutters every season, most especially during fall? Like any other homeowner, you might find cleaning your home gutters time consuming and even potentially dangerous. Regardless of the climate though, your home gutters can still end up getting clogged with pine needles, leaves, and other hosts of debris that can cause major problems in your roofing when not dealt with accordingly.
The usual expectations of people when cleaning or checking their gutters are mostly leaves, seeds, twigs and other random stuff from surroundings. However, there's another potential problem that's waiting – insects! Insects and other critters such as mice can use your gutters as a breeding ground -- even as a means of getting access inside your house. Bees and wasps will use your gutter space to build hives in it, and ants and termites will slowly chew through your fascia and soffits, then will penetrate your house. Here are some quick tips to protect your gutters and your house from ruin.
Cleaning your gutters doesn't have to be an overwhelming task. With these tips and tricks, you can clean your gutters safely and feel great about it!
