Dear Jim: I know clogged, overflowing gutters can damage my house structure, but I also heard they can increase my utility bills. Do the gutter guards that rely on the surface tension of water really ...

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Is it worth spending money to install gutter guards if you still have to clean them sometimes? For many homeowners, the answer is yes, especially for those who want to climb a ladder and a scoop ...

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Several times each year, many homeowners take on the arduous task of cleaning out their gutters to allow water to drain properly. Those who are unsteady on their feet, don’t like working at heights, ...