Just saw a local news story about a guy whose overflowing gutters caused some serious water damage to his basement. Made me realize mine are pretty clogged too... leaves, twigs, you name it. Honestly never thought much about it till now. I'm kinda dreading climbing up there, but I guess ignoring it isn't an option anymore, huh? Curious if anyone here has dealt with something similar or has tips that don't involve me falling off a ladder, lol.
Had a similar issue last year—kept putting it off until a heavy storm turned my side yard into a swamp. Learned my lesson the hard way. A few things I picked up:
- Ladder safety is no joke, so if you're not comfortable, don't risk it. Seen enough falls to know it's not worth saving a few bucks.
- You might wanna look into those gutter cleaning attachments for leaf blowers or shop vacs. They're not perfect, but they can help clear out most of the gunk without climbing too high.
- Honestly, if your gutters are that bad, consider hiring someone to do it once professionally. Yeah, it's an annoying expense, but cheaper than basement repairs or hospital bills.
I was skeptical at first too, but after seeing the damage water can cause firsthand... trust me, it's worth taking care of sooner rather than later.
