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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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