Roof & exterior

Leaks, gutters and what to check from the ground.

• How to Clean Your Gutters Safely

  Clear leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts with a ladder set up correctly, and know when the job is better left to someone else.

  Intermediate1 to 3 hours

• How to Find a Roof Leak Without Climbing on the Roof

  Track a leak from the inside and the ground, protect your home while you wait, and know what to tell a roofer. No roof climbing required.

  Beginner30 to 60 minutes

• Why Your Gutters Overflow and How to Fix It

  Work out whether it is a clog, the wrong slope or a missing downspout extension, and fix what you can safely from the ground.

  Beginner30 to 60 minutes