Should You Upsize Your Gutter System?

Your gutters protect all elements of your home’s exterior, including the roof, siding, and the foundation. Because a gutter system directs rainwater runoff away from your house, it might seem that a larger gutter size would automatically be better. However,… Read More »

Hazards of Clogged Gutters

Cleaning the gutters in spring is necessary for several reasons including protecting the roof, the siding, and the structural integrity of your home. When gutter cleaning is neglected, debris buildup can lead to a number of serous problems that could… Read More »

Do Your Gutters Need Help?

As a homeowner, you want to be on top of your spring home maintenance checklist. Most of us are aware of the importance of gutter cleaning especially in the lower mainland where Vancouver gutters can be overworked. It doesn’t help… Read More »

Why Downspout Placement is Important

Downspouts are an essential part of the gutter system. They channel rainwater from the gutters to the ground, ensuring that it is deposited at a safe distance away from your home’s foundation. However, in order for the downspouts to do… Read More »

How to Care for Copper Gutters

Copper gutters add the ideal finishing touch to your home’s exterior. While treated copper gutters will retain their warm metal colour, untreated copper gutters develop a patina over time that turns the bright copper metal (oxidization process) to gray, silver,… Read More »

FAQs about DIY Gutter Cleaning

Now that spring is here and we’re planning to spruce up our homes, cleaning the gutters should be at the top of our home maintenance check list. Even though you have cleaned the gutters fairly regularly throughout the years, you… Read More »

Small Front Porch Ideas

Any outdoor living area is valuable curb appeal real estate. Even if you have limited space, a small front porch can be a place of inspiration and relaxation, allowing you to make the most of the good weather in spring,… Read More »

Yard Cleanup – Prepping for Spring

Whether there’s another staycation in your future or you just want someplace inviting to hang out with family and friends in the warmer days ahead, it’s time to start spring cleaning your yard. Yard clean up in preparation for spring… Read More »

Ways to Reboot Your Home Exterior in Spring

Spring is that time of year when many of us emerge from winter ready to make changes and do some serious home maintenance both inside and outside our homes. With spring just around the corner, see the outside of your… Read More »

Winter Siding Maintenance

Keeping your siding in good condition during winter months can prevent costly repairs and emergency situations that are harder to address than during other seasons of the year. Winter can be harsh on a home exterior. Well-maintained siding is great… Read More »