The gutters along the edge of your home’s roof can become clogged over time with leaves, pine needles, twigs, and branches. If you don’t regularly clean your gutters, any collected water won’t be able to drain out the gutter’s drain pipe, which can lead to structural damage to your home.

To avoid having to climb up a ladder several times a year to clean out your gutters, consider investing in a gutter guard. While a gutter guard doesn’t completely eliminate the need for maintenance, it decreases the amount of time it takes for debris to build up.