Don’t Forget Your Gutters!

The leaves are falling! Now is a great time to make sure your rain gutters are clear of debris. Doing the job yourself is easy and affordable with these tips:

1. Wear heavy work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal that may be on the gutters.

2. Remove loose debris from the gutter using a small tool, such as a garden trowel, and scrub encrusted dirt with a stiff brush.

3. Power wash gutters with a hose to clear debris – just make sure you send it toward the drain outlet.

4. Make sure drainpipes are clear, if necessary use a plumber's auger to pull debris from the bottom of the drain.

Information source: AHS Newsletter