The spring-blooming bulbs are planted, the perennials are cut back , and you’ve finished most of your fall chores for the season. But before you hibernate indoors until spring, there’s one more task that should be on your list. This chore, though definitely not glamorous, can save you a great deal of expense and heartache.

If you’re wondering what could be so important, look up: Your gutters may be full of debris. “A gutter is responsible for keeping water from pouring off the roof and next to your home’s foundation,” says Brent Windsor, technical training manager for Window Genie . “Water that pools near the foundation has a tendency to find its way into your home.”

Gutters redirect water away from the house and foundation into an underground pipe, French drain or simply dispers

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