I have a Low Ranch(gutters 7 ft high). I usually pick the leaves by hand if leaves are wet in a 5gal. Bucket on a rope and lower bucket to someone on the ground or I take the Big Garbage can and set it in the middle of the house 2 ft. from gutter and dump bucket from the roof. If they are dry- get on Roof and use the Blower. Late Fall I just take 8 ft. ladder and clean the gutter by the downspout if rain is over flowing the gutter. My brother fell off the ladder at his house last year and hurt his hip > Missed 2 days of work - very unusual for him ( missing the days of work -). How do You Clean the Gutters ??