Q: Should you hang Christmas lights on gutters or shingles?

• <div><p>You can choose to hang Christmas lights on either gutters or shingles&mdash;either option is fine. If you have gutter covers, shingles may be your only option. But, all-in-one clips are designed for both applications.</p></div>

Q: What is the life expectancy of gutters?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-will-good-gutters-last.htm">Gutter life expectancy</a> depends on the material used. Aluminum gutters last up to 25 years, while galvanized steel lasts between 15 to 20 years. Copper gutters are the most durable, with a lifespan nearing 100 years. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning and inspecting for leaks, can extend lifespans. </p></div>

Q: Do zinc gutters change colors?

• <div><p>While zinc gutters will not crack, fade, or rust with time, they will change in appearance as the years go on. This &quot;maturing&quot; is actually one of the reasons why zinc gutters are so prized. Over time, a grayish patina forms on zinc gutters to create a stately, rustic look. This patina actually makes zinc gutters more durable by making them resistant to chemicals.</p></div>

Q: How do you clean gutters that you cannot reach?

• <div><p>If your gutters are out of reach, a leaf blower with a gutter cleaning attachment can help blow out leaves and dirt. You can also consider using a telescoping gutter cleaning tool, which extends your reach while allowing you to clean from the ground. These tools often have adjustable attachments, such as brushes or hoses, to clear debris effectively. If these options aren&rsquo;t practical, hiring a professional is a safe and efficient way to clean your gutters without risking injury. </p></div>

Q: What are some signs that it’s time to clean my gutters?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to schedule regular gutter cleanings before there&rsquo;s a major issue, but sometimes life gets in the way. Luckily, a few telltale signs will let you know when to clean your gutters ASAP:</p><ul><li><p>You notice built-up debris in your gutters.</p></li><li><p>Your gutters overflow with water when it rains.</p></li><li><p>Water doesn&rsquo;t readily flow from your downspouts.</p></li><li><p>Your gutters are damaged or visibly leaking.</p></li><li><p>You notice evidence of leaking along your roof, siding, yard, or pavement.</p></li><li><p>Your gutters have pulled away from your roofing or exterior walls.</p></li><li><p>You see water damage on your soffits or fascia.</p></li><li><p>You have weeds growing in your gutters.</p></li><li><p>You start to see ants or other insects around your gutters or in your home.</p></li><li><p>You suddenly have issues with leaks in your crawl space or basement.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Excellent work. Was originally 4 times more than expensive than others, but more professional. Offered lower price as I had other lower quote. Even though they were 50% high price, I’m glad I still choose Leaf Filter as they were very professional and warranted their work while others did not."

Kevin L on December 2025

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Customers say: Quality work

20 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

As the most reliable gutter protection brand in North America, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has improved the strength and longevity of gutter systems from coast to coast. The LeafFilter team provides gutter replacement, cleaning, and repairs in addition to installing gutter guards. From its innovative design and award-winning technology to its professional installation, LeafFilter protects the value of your home and is the perfect complement to your roof. Its patented three-piece system features a stainless steel micromesh screen, structural hangers, and uPVC framing to optimize debris repellence and weather resistance.

"Professional and fair pricing"

Patrick K on February 2025

Home Time Construction

Home Time Construction

22 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Home Time Construction represents over 40 years of combined experience in the construction and remodeling industry. We have built our business on honesty and integrity and intend to continue to operate is this manner for years to come. Our customers have been very pleased with our attention to detail, overall workmanship and appearance of the finished job. We will never settle for anything less than your complete satisfaction. You can be sure that we will do the job your way and that we will work closely with you throughout the project. Call us today for a free consultation, and see what a difference real craftsmanship and personal attention can make.

"did a great job for me"

terry d on December 2025

Home Time Construction represents over 40 years of combined experience in the construction and remodeling industry. We have built our business on honesty and integrity and intend to continue to operate is this manner for years to come. Our customers have been very pleased with our attention to detail, overall workmanship and appearance of the finished job. We will never settle for anything less than your complete satisfaction. You can be sure that we will do the job your way and that we will work closely with you throughout the project. Call us today for a free consultation, and see what a difference real craftsmanship and personal attention can make.

"did a great job for me"

terry d on December 2025

Plunkett's Pest Control

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Plunkett's Pest Control

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

With over 100 years in business, we are earning your trust. Founded in 1915, Plunkett’s Pest Control is a family-owned & operated company with third-generation ownership. Plunkett’s delivers professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients in 20 states and growing. Our entire staff is knowledgeable, trustworthy, resourceful, and passionate about preventing & solving pest concerns for our clients and safeguarding the communities we call home.

"Michael Lyday was the technician and was very professional and courteous. He set a trap and returned the next morning to find a female raccoon. He also found she’d been nursing and captured two kits in the crawl space. He told me to tell him if I heard anymore sounds which I did when he returned the following day. He captured two more kits and told me to call him again if I heard any more sounds. There weren’t any more and I was impressed that he still called to follow up. I was completely satisfied with his humane methods of removing the animals from my property."

Anthony O on August 2025

B Dry System of Michigan Inc

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B Dry System of Michigan Inc

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

The B-Dry® System Wet Basement Waterproofing Process has been used in homes nationwide for over 50 years. Installed in over 300,000 homes and growing, it has been tried and tested in alleviating wet basement problems caused by a number of reasons. In 1986, it was even awarded a patent from the United States Government. Our basement waterproofing systems are warranted and designed to protect your home from problems caused by a high water table, heavy wet soil, cracks or seams in the floor and wall seepage. Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella counties.

"It went very well"

Crystal H on May 2022

The B-Dry® System Wet Basement Waterproofing Process has been used in homes nationwide for over 50 years. Installed in over 300,000 homes and growing, it has been tried and tested in alleviating wet basement problems caused by a number of reasons. In 1986, it was even awarded a patent from the United States Government. Our basement waterproofing systems are warranted and designed to protect your home from problems caused by a high water table, heavy wet soil, cracks or seams in the floor and wall seepage. Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola, Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella counties.

"It went very well"

Crystal H on May 2022

M&M Seamless Gutters Inc

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M&M Seamless Gutters Inc

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Customers say: Quality work

36 years of experience

M&M was established in 1989, and has been serving the Tri-Cities Great Lakes Bay Region, Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, and all surrounding areas proudly since. We are family owned, and locally operated. We take great pride in our work, and enjoy serving our customers. We stand behind the history of the M&M name, backing all our work with our labor warranty and guarantees! Much more than your average construction company, offering Seamless Gutters, Gutter Guards, Covers, Soffit, Fascia, and More! M&M loves the family dynamic in which we operate under. We take great pride in the attitudes and demeanors that we all carry, as a team unit. The compliments we have received from past customers are what keep us striving towards excellence, at each and every job site! M&M would be honored to help you with your home/commercial property makeover. If you are in the market, but just not sure if you're ready, feel free to call our office for a free bid, to discuss financing options, or brainstorm ideas. M&M offers different financing options, and would be glad to get an application started for you! Our construction company focuses on Seamless Gutters, Gutter Guards, Covers, Fascia, Soffit, and much more. Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, and All Surrounding Areas.

"I used this company for a new roof and gutters. I was not happy with the service and I would not recommend this company."

Joshua H on April 2023

M&M was established in 1989, and has been serving the Tri-Cities Great Lakes Bay Region, Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, and all surrounding areas proudly since. We are family owned, and locally operated. We take great pride in our work, and enjoy serving our customers. We stand behind the history of the M&M name, backing all our work with our labor warranty and guarantees! Much more than your average construction company, offering Seamless Gutters, Gutter Guards, Covers, Soffit, Fascia, and More! M&M loves the family dynamic in which we operate under. We take great pride in the attitudes and demeanors that we all carry, as a team unit. The compliments we have received from past customers are what keep us striving towards excellence, at each and every job site! M&M would be honored to help you with your home/commercial property makeover. If you are in the market, but just not sure if you're ready, feel free to call our office for a free bid, to discuss financing options, or brainstorm ideas. M&M offers different financing options, and would be glad to get an application started for you! Our construction company focuses on Seamless Gutters, Gutter Guards, Covers, Fascia, Soffit, and much more. Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, and All Surrounding Areas.

"I used this company for a new roof and gutters. I was not happy with the service and I would not recommend this company."

Joshua H on April 2023

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

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Customers say: True professional

90 years of experience

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

Rainbow Bath & Shower

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Rainbow Bath & Shower

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Customers say: Quality work

38 years of experience

Additional phone - (616) 233-0077, (989) 705-2141, (231) 548-7246. Family Owned & Operated.

Patriot Builders

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Patriot Builders

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Building or remodeling a new home is easier for you and your contractor with professional services and rentals from our construction company based in Port Sanilac, MI. with 20 years of hands on carpentry experience, ownership of construction company, and general manager experience, Patriot Builders provides new construction and remodeling, as well as dumpster and forklift rentals, for your project's quick finish.