Instead, plan to clean out clogged gutters on a day when the temperature outside is above freezing and the sun is shining.

‘Outside of the preventive benefits ... Rotating agitators, pressure washers, and similar tools can make gutter cleaning easy ...

Moss can lift shingles away from the roof, allowing water intrusion, and it blocks drainage, causing leaks and rot.

While it may not feel like spring right now with the snow, freezing rain and cold, rest assured — the warmth is coming.