The change of seasons from summer to fall brings brilliant colors, crisp air, and nights spent around a campfire. Unfortunately for some homeowners, fall also means leaves everywhere. The magic starts to fade as you see leaves covering your roof, gutters, and yard. If cleaning out your gutters is part of your fall to-do list, here are a few methods you can use to get it done as fast as possible and mark this task completed. Leaf Blower If you have a leaf blower, it can be one of the fastest ways to clean your gutters. When using this method, the most effective way is to get on the roof and blow the leaves from the gutters down to the ground. Make sure you do this safely: Use an extension ladder to get on the roof safely Wear safety goggles to keep leaves and gutter gunk out of your eyes Tie yourself off to a safe area to avoid falling off the roof while you’re working Be sure to blow the leaves over the gutter so they fall down on the ground rather than into the downspout. Don’t forget to check the downspout to make sure nothing gets blown in,
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