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The first rule of knowing how to install gutters is that water coming from gutters should be directed 4 feet to 6 feet away from your home. Depending on the specifics of your property, water can be directed to a cistern, municipal drainage ditch, or the street. Water should never be directed toward a neighbor's yard.

A gutter can run 30 to 40 feet without a downspout. Beyond this, water flow efficiency decreases, raising the risk of overflow and damage to the gutter system. Add another downspout or implement a slope toward one end to ensure effective water drainage for runs longer than this.

At least twice a year, or more if surrounded by trees.

Several options for hanging Christmas lights won't damage gutters. Using shingle clips avoids any hardware contact with them, and using plastic gutter clips minimizes the likelihood of scratching gutters. Remember not to rest a ladder, especially a metal one, against the gutters, and use a ladder stand-off device or stabilizer if you need to use an extension ladder.