Gutters

You need to make sure the fall leaves and spring seeds are removed from your gutter. All this material clogs them, and doesn't allow water to flow

While it's still warm, make sure your gutters are working properly.

Homeowners need to be inspecting their gutter system. Most older gutters have spike and ferrels which are those big long nails. A lot of time the gutters are loose they pulled away from the house the spikes have come out.

Also, check the seam along the back of the gutter. It's common for the seam to bulge. That's a sign that ice built up in your gutter and when it thawed water dripped toward your foundation not away from it.

If you have a bulge in the gutter seam, throw it in the trash and replace it.

If you're tired of constantly cleaning your gutters, you may want to try a gutter guard. Consumer Reports just reviewed them, and some come with heat strips to prevent ice from building up in the winter.