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Spring Maintenance: Gutter Tips By: ThriftyFun.com pring Maintenance: Gutter Tips Spring is a good time to examine your gutters and see if they need to be cleaned. Here are some gutter cleaning tips. General Tips - Plan on inspecting your gutters twice a year in the spring and fall. If your house is under any trees you may have clean gutters more often. - A small garden shovel works well for scooping debris out of gutters. - Make your own gutter shovel with a 1 liter plastic pop bottle. Cut off the bottom of the bottle and half of the cylinder to make a scoop. - If your gutters sag the water will not flow properly. Remove all debris and re-attach gutters. - Use a hose with pressure nozzle to clean out clogged spouts. - Use a plumber's snake for stubborn clogs. - Patch leaks with outdoor caulk. - If you are using an extension ladder place a 2x4 in the gutter to help prevent it from bending under the pressure of you and the ladder. - Remove rust with a wire brush and steel wool. Clean well. Then apply primer and paint to prevent future rusting. Safety Tips - Wear heavy work gloves to prevent slivers and cuts from gutters. - Use a sturdy ladder. - Work with a buddy anytime you work in high places. Tips provided by ThriftyFun.com http://www.thriftyfun.com --------- - You are free to publish all or part of these tips your newsletter or on your website as long as you link back to us like this: Tips provided by ThriftyFun.com http://www.thriftyfun.com - Please hyperlink ThriftyFun.com if you are posting this on a website. - A courtesy copy is optional but appreciated, submit one here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contact.ldml - Information should not be used in anything that could be considered spam. This article was posted on May 8, 2004

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