Q. I enjoy your articles. A past article included a "recipe" for cleaning aluminum gutters. I've used it before but have misplaced it. I believe it included TSP and possibly another detergent. Could ...

Q: Several years ago, we replaced our aluminum gutters with larger ones to handle heavy rains and avoid flooding. From the very beginning, they started to stain from rain and occasional backup. We try ...

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It might not seem like it makes much of a difference, and it’s certainly not the most enjoyable task, but cleaning your gutters is more important than you might think. When your gutters become clogged ...

If you’re in spring-cleaning mode, it’s important to devote some attention to the outside of your house as well as the inside. One of the most critical home maintenance tasks that should never be ...