Ask Angi: How Can I Maintain My Gutters?

Neglecting your gutters can lead to a cascade of problems.

Neglecting your gutters can lead to a cascade of problems. When debris blocks the flow, water pools and seeps into your roof, causing rot that weakens the structure. Myroslav Kuchynskyi/Dreamstime/TNS

By Angie Hicks Ask Angi

Leaves and debris getting into your gutters can create a serious homeowner headache. Gutter cleaning is all about clearing out leaves, dirt, and twigs from your gutters and downspouts to keep rainwater flowing freely from your roof to the ground.