Clean the gutters and put in leaf gaurds

Step 1: Tools and stuff

You will at least need a ladder and a scoop.  Often there are minor repairs so it is good to have a drill and exterior screws.  We already have a mesh...

Step 2: Put up the ladder

Lean the ladder against the house.  I rest it on the gutters with a few rungs over the edge.  I have never fallen off a ladder, but I have dropped a l...

Step 3: Clear off the big stuff and take off the gutter gaurds

There is a thick layer of pine needles and leaves on top of the gutter screens.  Wipe this off and pull out the old gutter guards.

Step 4: Kill hornets and remove nests

This hornet spray makes a thick foam, trapping the wasps.  This is good if you are close to the nest.  Often the spray cans are very powerful so watch...

Step 5: Scoop out the gunk

Alot of little stuff makes it through the mesh gutters.  Some maple trees are growing.  Use a little shovel to scoop all this out.  Chuck it on the gr...

Step 6: Make repairs

In some spots the gutters have pulled away from the house.  Tack them back in place with deck screws.

Step 7: Jam the foam gutter guards into the gutters

Step 8: Work the foam in under the supports

The foam has to be forced under the gutter supports.  Be careful not to push the ladder over.

Step 9: Replace the screens

Step 10: Take a break

Step 11: Cut the last piece

The last piece will probably have to but cut to fit.  The foam can be torn by hand.  The mesh screens have to be cut with heavy scissors.

Step 12: Note damage

There maybe spots that are too damages to fix at the time.  Take a picture or make a note to fix these spots, it can be hard to remember.

Step 13: Done for now