I came across this photo (with thanks to the photographer @ canIhascheezburger!) and I thought it would be a good time to remind folks of a simple yet necessary bit of home maintenance - cleaning out the gutters of debris that impedes the flow of water away from your roofing system and home exterior. With our mix of heavy rains, winds and foliage in the fall, gutters can be come easily clogged.
Even if you only have coniferous trees around your house - pine cones and needles can stack up and create blockage. So, before the dark, wetcoast days of winter set in clean out your gutters! Don't like to get on a ladder - hire a local handyperson.