Properly cared for, gutters manage rainwater, provide protection from water damage, and improve the overall appearance of your home’s exterior. Knowing basic gutters dos and don’ts can help you get the most out of your gutter system. What to Do… Read More »
While the main purpose of guttering is to channel rainwater from the roof and away from a home’s foundation, some people have found more creative uses for gutters. Whether you’re reluctant to get rid of old ones that still have… Read More »
Whether you’re a homeowner who is a skilled handyman or you have a friend who promises to help you with your gutter installation, doing it yourself can save you the cost of hiring a contractor. However, no matter how confident… Read More »
Gutters don’t often get the respect they deserve. They’re either taken for granted or completely ignored (until something goes wrong). But a gutter system is critical to protecting your home from water damage. While they’re not so glamorous, there are… Read More »
If you’ve recently been up a ladder doing that gutter cleaning chore, you might be wondering if you really need them at all. But gutters do play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of your home. When well-maintained,… Read More »
Now that it’s spring, you should be gearing up for that chore everyone loves, cleaning the gutters. It’s not just a matter of setting up a ladder and grabbing a trash bag. Make the gutter cleaning process a bit easier… Read More »
Gutters protect your property from the elements, while adding character and curb appeal to your home exterior. But how do you protect the environment when choosing what’s best for you? Part of the problem is definition: green, going green, living… Read More »
It’s hard to image a home in the Lower Mainland without a gutter system of some kind. But houses that do not have gutters or have missing gutters are at risk. The uncontrolled flow of rainwater coming down from the… Read More »
Just because leaky gutters don’t directly increase your energy bills, it doesn’t mean that they don’t have a negative impact on your home’s energy efficiency. So what if gutters overflow every now and then, and the runoff trickles halfway down… Read More »
Especially in today’s economy, we’re always looking for ways we can save money. But home repairs and home improvement projects can be costly. Whether you need to buy new or you already have gutters, use these suggestions to help save… Read More »
