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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --When the leaves start falling this time of year people start thinking about their gutters again. You want to make sure the leaves don't clog them before a big rain or a freeze.

The average LeafGuard cost to install is $3,000 to $10,500. Total labor and material costs for installing a LeafGuard system are determined by the size and amount of material needed, the accessibility ...

Leafguard offers an all-in-one gutter and guard system with a lifetime no-clog guarantee, but customer reviews are mixed.

LeafFilter promises to prevent gutter clogs and protect your home from water damage. See if this gutter guard system is worth it.

The average cost to install LeafFilter gutter guards is $2,700 to $6,800. LeafFilter installation costs may vary depending on the number of guards installed, how accessible the gutters are, gutter ...

An expert weighs in on whether it’s worth trying this inexpensive hack that claims to keep gutters free of debris. It’s no secret that the internet is full of home hacks. Some are brilliant and others ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

We liked the Raptor Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh Gutter Guards for their durable stainless steel construction and flexible mounting options, but these weren’t the only guards we liked. Keep reading to ...

Between soccer practice, grocery runs and that ever-growing to-do list, gutter cleaning probably ranks somewhere near “reorganize the junk drawer” on your priority list. But here’s the thing — ...