There are aspects of living solo that can be very frustrating and cause more than a night or two of sleeplessness. The thought that in very windy weather the gutter might detach itself from the front gable again is one example. This problem arose one tremendously rugged winter, there was an overwhelming feeling that something was amiss and a rather odd banging and scraping sound outside the bedroom window. The gutter actually gave up trying hang on at about 2 am and crashed down onto the garage roof from where it bounced all the way down to the driveway, thankfully coming to rest under the back wheels of the motor.
From that point on this house has been maintained on a regular basis by a property company that keep an eye on the absolute essentials and ensures that regular work is carried out. Vulnerable folk need to account for this expense as the insurance companies will not pay out if something has worn out before breaking off in a storm.