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Cleaning out your rain gutters can be a dreadful hassle, but there are a few helpful tips that you can use to make the task as painless as possible. Wear rubber gloves. protective eye wear, and a long-sleeved shirt. Use an appropriate ladder that is stable. Have a buddy nearby to ensure safety and move the process along more quickly. Rake your roof first so that the next time it rains it doesn't just clog up your gutters, again. Don't waste your money on a fancy gutter scoop. A plain-Jane plastic cup or kids shovel will do the job. Metal scoops can cause damage.  Dump your gunk onto a plastic tarp below you to alleviate hassle and save your lawn. Once you clean them out, flush the gutter with a garden hose. Record the date that you decide to clean them out so that the following year you don't get too far behind, making the task a little easier. image via  http://www.neiltortorella.com At the end of the day, cleaning out your gutters will pay off. It doesn...

With winter on its way, your yard could probably use some attention. The good news is if you get a jump on it now you'll be all set to settle in an relax for the winter. Skim through these helpful reminders to refresh your memory on winterizing your lawn. Image via www.lawncare.org Deal with Your Plants Remove annuals and mulch perennials after the first hard freeze. If necessary, you may want to move around your perennials. Just be certain that you don't break any roots. Also, if you haven't yet, bring in any house plants that were enjoying the warm weather. Remove Leaves A few leaves left over in your lawn won't hurt much, but a pile of leaves is a different story. If you leave a big pile of wet leaves in your yard and visit the same spot come spring, you'll be sorely disappointed at what you see. After the snow and cold have gotten to it, the grass underneath with rot and kill that area of your lawn. Remove all leaves the best you can. Mow & Aer...

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