Fall is here. Leaves are falling and some might end up inside your gutters. Cleaning gutters before and after the fall season will help maintaining your basement dry. The downspouts should be extended 6-10 feet away from the house. Please hire a professional contractor to clean your gutters. I don’t advocate my clients to climb on ladders and walk roofs. The cost of having a professional to clean the gutters is much less than your doctor’s bill in case you fall and injure yourself.