Imagine that you’re outside your house mowing the lawn. You look up and notice a bird sitting in your gutter on a nest that it has made out of leaves and pine needles. At first glance, you may think that this isn’t a big deal, but the truth is that having a critter live in your gutters prevents them from functioning properly, which can mean trouble for your house in the long run. In this post, you’ll learn about the animals that may try to set up shop in your gutters, the role that gutters play in protecting your home, and ways you can keep animals out of them.
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