MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --When the leaves start falling this time of year people start thinking about their gutters again. You want to make sure the leaves don't clog them before a big rain or a freeze.

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Before anything else, fight the temptation to hack away at the ice with a hammer, shovel or anything else from the garage.

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Instead of climbing up a ladder and doing some manual labor, there's a pretty easy life hack involving PVC pipes that can be used to clean your gutters.

It’s no secret that the internet is full of home hacks. Some are brilliant and others are downright questionable. A recent trend involves using a pool noodle as a DIY gutter guard, keeping outdoor ...

Cleaning your house’s gutters is a messy job, but someone has to do it. Leaf-clogged, stopped-up gutters can cause major problems, including wet basements, ruined siding or trim, and water-damaged ...