I propped the ladder against the house, trying not to think about how high it suddenly felt. One glance into the gutter told the whole story: a dark, wet, composting ecosystem that had nothing to do with gardening.
The moment I heard that satisfying glug-glug-WOOSH and saw muddy water explode out the bottom—far from the house—I actually cheered. Alone. On a ladder. Neighbors watching. unblocking my gutters
Clogs cause water to back up under roofing materials, leading to rot, leaks, and mold growth. I propped the ladder against the house, trying
Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, while damp debris attracts rodents and wood-eating insects. leading to rot
You won’t regret it. But you will regret ignoring it.
I propped the ladder against the house, trying not to think about how high it suddenly felt. One glance into the gutter told the whole story: a dark, wet, composting ecosystem that had nothing to do with gardening.
The moment I heard that satisfying glug-glug-WOOSH and saw muddy water explode out the bottom—far from the house—I actually cheered. Alone. On a ladder. Neighbors watching.
Clogs cause water to back up under roofing materials, leading to rot, leaks, and mold growth.
Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, while damp debris attracts rodents and wood-eating insects.
You won’t regret it. But you will regret ignoring it.