The Lazy Homeowner’s Fall Maintenance Guide for Indoors and Out

Media: Apartment Therapy
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Clear out your gutters.

One resounding tip from multiple experts was to clean out gutters. Most homeowners are only concerned about clogged drains due to autumn’s falling leaves, but debris can collect year-round. “If you live on a property with any type of mature vegetation, you almost certainly collect debris in your gutters throughout the year,” reveals Joe Palumbo, president of an ice dam removal company.

If water can’t flow due to sticks, pine needles, or other debris, it can cause leaks. A more dangerous problem, especially in northern states, is ice dams. These solid blocks of ice increase in size and weigh down your gutters and roof, causing extreme damage if not dealt with properly. Of course, clogged gutters can also cause issues when spring showers arrive and water can’t drain properly.