Clogged gutters can cause home damage if ignored this winter

With all the leaves falling and freezing overnight temperatures, you have to keep your gutters clean. Jack Wu with the 22 News Storm Team is live with the best tips and tricks for cleaning your gutters. Hi, Jack. Hey, Brian. It's a little chilly outside. It felt like winter this morning, but we are still very much in fall, which means leaves and acorns can still clog up your gutter. And ignoring your clogged up gutters can be catastrophic. Lou Corto with Rockies Ace Hardware told 22 News what type of damage clogged up gutters can do to your home. They get backed up, water overflows, that can ruin the foundation of your home. Ice dams in the winter, that could also ruin your gutters. They could fall down, could do damage to the home. There's a couple ways to fix this problem. You could hire professionals to clean your gutters, or you can buy gutter guards that prevent leaves and acorns from getting inside your gutters. And it's important to act now as freezing overnight temperatures make cleaning up your gutters that much more miserable. Working for you, I'm Jack Wu with the 22 News Storm Team.