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Old gutters and downspouts are removed.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Step three is checking the downspouts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Clean your gutters and downspouts at least once a year (more often if they get clogged with leaves or other debris).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Step three is checking the downspouts.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
If a downspout on your gutters is dumping into a low area and leaving a puddle, redirect the spout to a spot where water will run off.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Clean your gutters and downspouts at least once a year (more often if they get clogged with leaves or other debris).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Downspout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downspout. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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