OCOEE, Fla. – James in Ocoee emailed us about his gutter overflowing every time it rained. We discovered leaves were jammed into the downspout and they weren’t moving so we unclogged the clog! Try ...

Answer: The easiest solution is a plain old garden hose. Point it into the downspout opening in the gutter and blast away. Sometimes the clog won’t budge, in which case you may need to insert a ...

To reduce the need for maintenance, homeowners can install a gutter guard. Edwards Gutter Cleaning and Power Wash highlights the importance of unclogging the downspouts, saying it's the most important ...

Drain clogs happen in the fall because leaves and other debris make their way into gutters, downspouts, yard drains, and sump pumps. According to plumbing experts, clogged sump pumps are among the ...

Michael Migliaccio was tired of constantly climbing a ladder to clean out the gutter downspouts of his Glenville home. He didn't like the job. It was hard work, messy and downright dangerous. So, the ...

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This spring, get your head into the gutter and think about your home’s drainage system. Rain can bring foundation problems if your home’s gutters and downspouts aren’t working properly to redirect ...