Install gutters on a dry, calm day. Wind is the enemy of both your balance and your sealant. Also, wear gloves—those aluminum edges are sharp, like a hungry cat’s claw. Oh, and clean your gutters twice a year (fall and spring) so you don’t undo all your hard work. Think of it as giving your house a quick shower.
You might make a mistake. Maybe you cut a piece too short or mismeasure a slope. That’s okay! Gutters are forgiving; you can buy connector pieces to fix errors. Remember, your house isn’t competing for a magazine cover—it just needs to work well.
