With gutters, the usual task is cleaning. You should clean your gutters at least two times every year - in the Spring and in the Fall. If you plan to do the work yourself, then you must get the right materials to do the job. The first thing to get is a good and strong ladder that is tall enough to reach the highest gutters of your house. If you are afraid of heights and does not feel that you are capable of doing the job, then get a professional to do the job for you. The main function of gutters is to collect and dispose of water running down from the roof of your house. This c

annot happen if your gutters are clogged up and cannot function properly. If they cannot function properly then you will have problems. While cleaning your gutters look to see if repairs are needed. A system of broken gutters can cause damage to the inside of your house as well as damage to your landscape especially to stone pavement that receives water from those broken gutters. When cleaning your gutters look for peeling paint, cracks, and other types of damage.