Q: I have a two-story house with rain gutters that are too high for me to clean safely. I’d like to install a gutter-cover system that will eliminate cleaning. Which is the best? A: There are many ...

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Several times each year, many homeowners take on the arduous task of cleaning out their gutters to allow water to drain properly. Those who are unsteady on their feet, don’t like working at heights, ...

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