<human>: How would someone go about accomplishing this goal?
How can I protect my gutters from the ladder I use near or on them?

OPTIONS:
- In the area or areas where you’ll place your ladder, drill two 3/16-in. holes, and drive two 7-in. galvanized spikes with 5-in. ferrules into the gutters behind where each leg will rest, the ferrules will support the ladder’s weight instead of the gutter.
- In the area or areas where you’ll place your ladder, drill two 3/16-in. holes, and drive two 1/4 inch long  galvanized spikes with 5-in. ferrules into the gutters behind where each leg will rest, the ferrules will support the ladder’s weight instead of the gutter.
<bot>: In the area or areas where you’ll place your ladder, drill two 3/16-in. holes, and drive two 7-in. galvanized spikes with 5-in. ferrules into the gutters behind where each leg will rest, the ferrules will support the ladder’s weight instead of the gutter.