You may have realized that your gutters desperately need some cleaning… but it’s the dead of winter. But don’t worry – although winter may not be the ideal time to get up on your roof and clear out your gutters, it’s helpful and sometimes necessary to take care of some of the causes and problems of a bad gutter system.

Here are 9 ways in which you can give your gutter the treatment that it needs.

There’s nothing like a good spring cleaning to help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. The springtime air leads to open windows, more light through your windows, and more motivation to get things done. Many people have their go-to checklist of chores that they try to check off every year in the springtime. But these five chores often go overlooked. Make sure you add these to your list to help your house stay clean.