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Dirty gutters full of leaves and other debris - Fat man hikes/Shutterstock For many homeowners, cleaning out gutters is a daunting task, especially if you aren't fond of heights. At the end of the day ...

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Cleaning gutters is the biannual task that not many people like or quite know how to do. Cleaning should typically take place in both spring and fall. Some people may not realize that not cleaning ...