When you’re a homeowner, many home maintenance tasks are difficult but necessary. According to Home Life, gutter cleaning prevents damage to your home from draining water, and it preserves the quality of your roof. If you don’t perform timely leaf and gutter cleaning, you risk roof leaks or pest infestations. According to Home Life, gutter cleanouts should be scheduled at least annually, ideally after the end of autumn. According to Martha Stewart, gutter cleaning begins with cleaning out the downspout. After the drainage port is clean, you use a hose to spray water on the leaves in the gutter. Those…