Article - Spring Maintenance: Gutter Tips authored by ThriftyFun.com

Republished by National Realtors Directory Not part of or affiliated with the National Association Of Realtors. According to the NAR only real estate brokers and agents that are members of the NAR are allowed to use the title Realtor. The following article Spring Maintenance: Gutter Tips was authored by ThriftyFun.com and is republished in this directory with the author's permission. These articles are published as an information source for real property owners, buyers, sellers, investors and brokers. Spring Maintenance: Gutter Tips By: ThriftyFun.com pring Maintenance: Gutter Tips Spring is a good time to examine your gutters and see if they need to be cleaned. Here are some gutter cleaning tips. General Tips - Plan on inspecting your gutters twice a year in the spring and fall. If your house is under any trees you may have clean gutters more often. - A small garden shovel works well for scooping debris out of gutters. - Make your own gutter shovel with a 1 liter plastic pop bottle. Cut off the bottom of the bottle and half of the cylinder to make a scoop. - If your gutters sag the water will not flow properly. Remove all debris and re-attach gutters. - Use a hose with pressure nozzle to clean out clogged spouts. - Use a plumber's snake for stubborn clogs. - Patch leaks with outdoor caulk. - If you are using an extension ladder place a 2x4 in the gutter to help prevent it from bending under the pressure of you and the ladder. - Remove rust with a wire brush and steel wool. Clean well. Then apply primer and paint to prevent future rusting. Safety Tips - Wear heavy work gloves to prevent slivers and cuts from gutters. - Use a sturdy ladder. - Work with a buddy anytime you work in high places. Tips provided by ThriftyFun.com http://www.thriftyfun.com --------- - You are free to publish all or part of these tips your newsletter or on your website as long as you link back to us like this: Tips provided by ThriftyFun.com http://www.thriftyfun.com - Please hyperlink ThriftyFun.com if you are posting this on a website. - A courtesy copy is optional but appreciated, submit one here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/contact.ldml - Information should not be used in anything that could be considered spam. This article was posted on May 8, 2004 For more information and articles on home improvement see Home Improvement Articles From National Realtors Directory or for other real property information and articles see National Realtors Directory. Attention real property owners, buyers, sellers and investors: If you have written a home improvement article that you feel would be beneficial to others and would like us to publish or republish it, please see Home Improvement Articles Wanted. This link is for non real estate professionals only. Realtors, real estate brokers, agents and sales people, please go to the submit articles link below. This link is for real estate professionals only. The opinions, statements and information contained and expressed in the foregoing article are solely those of the author. No position for or against, agreeing with or disagreeing with anything contained in said article is taken by National Realtors Directory.com We do not assume or accept any liability for the use of the information contained herein. This article is published solely as a service to real property owners, buyers, sellers, investors and real estate brokers, agents and sales people. Anyone who does not accept this disclaimer is not authorised to read or use this article in any way. submit your site   submit articles   submit news or press reports   submit testimonials    realtor directory home   report bad links   contact us    Page Set Up © Copyright 2004 National Realtors Directory, a national directory of realtors, real estate agents, brokers and sales people. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.