You don't need fancy tools to unclog a downspout. Clear a blockage while keeping safety in mind and without causing damage to your gutter system.

During fall, wait until all the leaves have fallen before cleaning. If there are a lot of trees near your home, then you may need to do this twice. "You won’t have to clean your gutters a whole lot in ...

Answer: The easiest solution is a plain old garden hose. Point it into the downspout opening in the gutter and blast away. Sometimes the clog won’t budge, in which case you may need to insert a ...