Those leaf guards are a pain, right? I’ve seen more clogged gutters with those than without, especially after a wet fall. For the valleys, have you tried one of those extendable gutter cleaning tools? They’re not perfect, but at least you can stay on the ground for most of it. Drones are cool for spotting trouble, but they won’t help you actually clear anything out. Around here (upstate NY), I just budget for a pro once a year—costs less than fixing water damage, honestly. The yellowed ceiling is a classic... I’ve got one spot in my hallway that never quite matched after patching.
Those leaf guards are a pain, right? I’ve seen more clogged gutters with those than without, especially after a wet fall.
I noticed the same thing last fall—thought leaf guards would make my life easier, but ended up spending more time fishing out soggy debris that got trapped. Tried one of those telescoping gutter scoopers, too. It’s not perfect, but at least I didn’t have to haul the ladder out every weekend. I’m still on the fence about calling in a pro yearly—seems like a good investment, but part of me wants to figure it all out myself and save the cash. As for patching water stains, I’ve yet to get a perfect match either… always looks a bit off no matter how careful I am.
Leaf guards are like that gym membership I never use—seemed like a great idea, but now I’m just annoyed at the mess. Anyone ever try those mesh covers that claim to be “self-cleaning”? I’m skeptical. Also, matching paint for water stains is basically a myth, right?
Leaf guards are like that gym membership I never use—seemed like a great idea, but now I’m just annoyed at the mess.
I get what you mean, but I actually had better luck with the mesh covers than the solid guards. They still need a quick brush-off in fall, but at least I’m not digging out sludge. As for matching paint to water stains, it’s tricky but not impossible—primer helps a ton, but maybe I just got lucky with my ceiling shade. Anyone else notice that the “self-cleaning” claim is a bit of a stretch once the pine needles start falling?
Anyone else notice that the “self-cleaning” claim is a bit of a stretch once the pine needles start falling?
Yeah, those “self-cleaning” guards are wishful thinking in my yard. Pine needles just mat right on top and block everything. I’m in the Pacific Northwest, so it’s a constant battle. Has anyone tried those foam inserts? I’m skeptical but curious if they’re any less hassle.
