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Extension ladder set at a safe angle with stabilizer bracing the fascia while cleaning gutters.
By Dustin Drudy • September 1, 2026
How to clean gutters safely — ladder setup, the right gear, the step-by-step method, mistakes that cause falls, and when to call a professional instead.
Cutaway of a Leaf Solution gutter guard with magnified details showing the stainless micro-mesh crim
By Dustin Drudy • August 18, 2026
Not all micro-mesh gutter guards are the same. Nine things to check — mesh grade, body material, weight, water flow, warranty — before you sign anything.
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By Dustin Drudy • August 5, 2026
Leaf Solution stainless steel micro-mesh gutter guard still clear and intact after years of weather exposure
Leaf Solution micro-mesh gutter guard shedding leaves while draining heavy rain on a home
By Dustin Drudy • July 29, 2026
Do gutter guards really work — in heavy rain, against pine needles, in winter? An honest look at what works, what fails, and how to tell the difference.
Suburban home with micro-mesh gutter guards installed along the roofline above seamless gutters
By Dustin Drudy • July 24, 2026
How to choose the best gutter guard for your home: debris type, mesh and frame quality, water flow, and warranty — a no-nonsense 2026 buyer's guide.
By Dustin Drudy • July 14, 2026
How gutter protection contractors turn happy customers into a steady referral pipeline — a repeatable system for recurring word-of-mouth leads.
By Dustin Drudy • July 8, 2026
Seven common gutter guard installation mistakes that cause callbacks — and how installers avoid them for cleaner, longer-lasting results.
By Dustin Drudy • June 26, 2026
How to read a gutter guard quote with confidence — what should be included, the fine print to question, and how to compare installer bids.
By Dustin Drudy • June 18, 2026
An honest look at which pests gutter guards actually stop — mosquitoes, birds, wasps — and how Leaf Solution micro-mesh keeps them out.
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