Tips to Unblock Your Downpipes

Just like gutters, downpipes can become blocked too. If the gutter system overflows after cleaning the gutters or there are no obvious clogs in the gutter trough, there could be blockages inside the downspouts. If the clog isn’t readily visible… Read More »

Stop Roof Leaks before They become a Problem

Your roof protects everything that is important to you. A well-maintained roofing system is a cost-effective way to extend its life and prevent structural failure. When doing home maintenance, it’s important to inspect the roof with every change of season… Read More »

How Gutters can put Your Home at Risk

A gutter system is designed to drain water from the roof and guide runoff out of the downspouts to a safe distance away from a home’s exterior. When they work, most homeowners forget about the gutters. In order to protect… Read More »

Landscaping Tips to Raise Property Values

Whether you’re staying or preparing your home to be put on the market, landscaping can be a way to boost curb appeal and raise your property’s value. A welcoming and attractive garden in the front yard and a backyard designed… Read More »

What Your Gutters and Downspouts Really do for Your Home

Most homeowners know that the main purpose of the gutters and downspouts is to keep their homes safe from the evils of water damage. When a gutter system doesn’t work efficiently, gutters can leak into the interior of your home,… Read More »

This Grilling Season Pay Attention to Your Gutters

Temperatures are warming up. You plan to make the most of those sunny days by gathering with friends and family in your backyard – toss the ball around, watch the little ones splash each other in the kiddies’ pool, and… Read More »

How to Protect Gutters from Pine Needles

Gutters filled with twigs, leaves, and dirt are typically easier to manage than other types of materials such as shingle granules, pine cones, and pine needles. Since this is the Pacific Northwest, many homes in the lower mainland are a… Read More »

Clean the Gutters by Using a Ladder and Staying Safe

Cleaning the gutters can be tedious. It often involves working from a ladder; climbing up and down; using tools; and reaching above your head. Falls from ladders are one of the top five causes of trips to the ER for… Read More »

How to Choose Gutter Colours

If you’re making home improvements this spring or summer and you plan on painting the house, consider the age and condition the gutters are in first. You don’t want to go to all that trouble sprucing up the siding only… Read More »

Ways to Avoid Attracting Pests to Your Yard

Your front yard is a great place to sit and watch the world go by. You like grilling burgers in the backyard for your friends and family. But as the weather gets warmer, your lovely garden and tree-filled property can… Read More »