Weekend Project: Cleaning the Gutters

After the combination of buildup from April showers, May flowers and the beginning of falling leaves, it’s the perfect time to clean out the gutters. This is often a dreaded task, but you can easily tackle this project with a ladder and these four simple steps.

1. After placing a ladder at one end of the roof, grab gloves and a towel and climb up to the gutter.
2. Scoop all leaves and debris out of the gutter, then move the ladder a few feet and repeat.
3. Once everything has been removed, take a hose with sprayer attachment and spray it towards the downspout to clear out any leftover debris.
4. Climb down and rake all of the debris into garbage bags for disposal.