By Hunter Boyce
From Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As the leaves litter your yard throughout the fall, the need to clean your gutters will only rise. It’s an important part of home maintenance that can have some serious consequences if neglected.
According to realtor.com, neglected gutters can cause roof damage during the winter, basement flooding, mold and mildew, and damage to a home’s fascia and wood framing. Luckily, cleaning out your gutters is a relatively easy task.
First, you will need a few supplies — all of which can usually be found at your local hardware store.
To properly clean out your gutters, you will need a ladder for reach. You will also need a bucket to place all of the gutter’s nasty debris in….