Maintenance Tips for Gutters and Downspouts

When gutters aren’t properly maintained, expensive issues can arise, like a cracked foundation, sinking driveway, or landscaping damage. But cleaning the gutters regularly is only part of a comprehensive maintenance plan for any type of gutter system. Use these maintenance… Read More »

Spring Inspection Checklist

Maintaining your home’s exterior is important, especially now that it’s spring and any damage that winter might have done is just beginning to show. Taking the time to go over the outside of your house with a keen eye will… Read More »

How to Work Safely in Your Yard this Spring

It doesn’t take much to encourage us to get outdoors and start working in the garden. However you’re planning to get ready for summer entertaining, use these tips to help you work safely in your yard this spring. Using a… Read More »

Do You Need a Splash Block?

Splash blocks, typically rectangular in shape, closed at one end and open at the other, are installed underneath downspouts. They are designed to divert water away from a home’s foundation, preventing water damage that can eventually lead to crumbling, cracking… Read More »

Is it Really a Leak?

Gutters are important to the health of your home’s exterior. Well-maintained gutters safely drain rainwater off the roof and into the ground away from the foundation. You know that when you see water escaping from the gutter system by any… Read More »

Green Changes to Your Home

Regardless of the age of your home, making it more energy-efficient is not only eco-friendly, it can also save you money. Fixing a dripping tap or repairing a drafty window might not seem like much, but small changes add up… Read More »

How Important is Downspout Placement?

Downspouts are designed to safely guide water from the gutters to the ground and away from a house’s foundation. A gutter system doesn’t just need downpipes; downspouts should be properly placed in order for the gutters to function optimally. When… Read More »

Should You Repair or Replace Gutters?

When something is wrong with the gutters, a common reaction is to fix the problem. But if you don’t know their history or when they were installed, how do you know if the gutters should be replaced rather than repaired?… Read More »

How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters

At MHC Gutters we get asked this question a lot: “How often should I clean my gutters?” The general guideline is twice a year – once in the spring at the beginning of the season and then again in the… Read More »