Gutter cleaning is essential home maintenance, but there's no need to jump on a ladder. Here's how to do it from the ground.

Before you consider DIY gutter cleaning, invest in a good ladder. This can be a lifesaver — literally. While any basic ladder will work, we like this 23-foot multi-position aluminum model by ...

Of course, the greatest benefit to a product like this is the fact that the homeowner no longer has to risk life and limb on a ladder to clean the rain gutters two or three times per year.