Hi HandyWoman, thanks for choosing the Ray Padula Gutter Blast! And 8-Pattern Telescoping Wand for your yard. We’re sorry to hear that the gutter cleaning attachment hasn’t met your expectations and that there were some leaks with your hose attachment. We’d love to help out and see what we can do to make this item become a favorite gardening tool of yours. At your convenience, please give us a call at 516-570-3963, option 2, or send us an email to support@raypadula.com. We’re looking forward to talking and ready to help.