The days are getting shorter and temperatures have recently dropped to freezing overnight. Icy winds, heavy rainfall, and even snow will soon find us. Putting these simple chores on your home maintenance checklist will help you get your home ready… Read More »
Cleaning the gutters at least twice a year is an integral part of a home maintenance routine designed to protect your home from the elements. While cleaning the gutters in the spring removes blossoms, twigs, and leaves from the gutters,… Read More »
The Lower Mainland and other parts of the province have experienced extreme rainfall in the past 24 hours. Since it’s November, you know there’s more rainstorms on the way. While it’s dry and sunny today, inspect the gutters and downspouts… Read More »
If you are thinking about some home improvements, believe it or not, now when it’s fall and into winter is a good time to do some renovations. This is because many contractors are not as busy in the winter months… Read More »
Do you experience dizziness on a ladder or have mobility issues? While cleaning the gutters is an important part for maintaining your home’s exterior, you might be reluctant to climb that ladder for whatever reason. Most gutter cleaning tools used… Read More »
You’ve already decorated your home for Halloween tomorrow. But it won’t hurt to do a last-minute check to see that the pumpkin lights are still attached to the gutters and the skeletons and ghosts are firmly dancing on the siding.… Read More »
While steel gutters have been the popular choice from commercial and industrial buildings, over the last few years, steel gutters residential installations have increased in demand. Homeowners have discovered some distinct advantages of a steel gutter system, including cost-effectiveness, durability,… Read More »
Hiring a home inspector before purchasing your dream home, putting your house up for sale, or before embarking on major renovations is a smart way to protect your investment. What if you used a typical home inspection checklist to identify… Read More »
Without a gutter system that efficiently manages rainwater and snow melt, your home’s exterior is vulnerable to serious water damage. When purchasing new gutters, there are many gutter profiles to choose from. Since the majority of residential gutters in North… Read More »
Some of us are more reluctant than others to do those home maintenance tasks we know will keep are homes in good shape. But when we neglect regular upkeep, a lot of things can happen even in just few months.… Read More »
