We don’t know anyone who enjoys cleaning and repairing gutters—we sure don’t—but it’s an important job that carries rain and melting ice and snow away from the house and foundation. A working gutter system prevents soil erosion and water damage to the siding, and the low cost of repairing a faulty gutter system is nothing when compared to the high cost of water damage.
As water accumulates in gutters it flows to downspouts that carry it away from the house so keeping the system clear is the first line of defense against water damage. This is no-brainer “grunt work” that even a first-time homeowner can do; and it’s also the easiest, albeit unpleasant job.
