Instead of climbing up a ladder and doing some manual labor, there's a pretty easy life hack involving PVC pipes that can be used to clean your gutters.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --When the leaves start falling this time of year people start thinking about their gutters again. You want to make sure the leaves don't clog them before a big rain or a freeze.

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Cleaning gutters doesn’t need to be a drag, but it does need to be done twice a year. If your gutters go ignored, the problems that may arise down the line can cause headaches or even financial ...