Consequences of not Cleaning the Gutters

It’s that time of year again when homeowners are encouraged to clean their gutters as part of a regular fall home maintenance to-do list intended to get ready for winter. A gutter system provides the much needed drainage to keep… Read More »

How to Protect Your Aluminum Gutters

In order to keep your home’s exterior safe from insidious water damage, your gutters must be well-maintained. While environmental and climatic factors play a big role in the wear and tear gutters are subjected to, there are ways to protect… Read More »

Aluminum Gutters or Copper Gutters – Which one is Best?

If you are buying a new home or are replacing your existing gutter system, you want the gutters to improve the appearance of your home’s exterior. Particularly when you’re in the process of upgrading, you might be looking at other… Read More »

Why Siding Maintenance is Important

Siding keeps your home’s exterior protected and safe from the elements. Sun, wind, toxins, humidity, and water will impact any type of siding materials It’s vital to safeguarding structural integrity. Regularly maintaining siding will ensure the safety of you and… Read More »

Signs Your Gutters are Clogged

Especially now in the lower mainland where we haven’t had any rainfall in over a month, it’s easy to forget about the gutters. Gutters and downspouts are part of the roofing system that protects your home from the elements. Even… Read More »

7 Reasons Homeowners Choose Rain Chains

A rain chain is formed by links or cups linked together intended to slow the speed of rainwater as it flows down the chain. A perfect blend of functionality and beauty, replacing downspouts with rain chains have increased in popularity… Read More »

Ways to Avoid Failing Gutters

For many homeowners, gutters fly beneath their radar – as long as they’re working. But when something goes wrong with the gutter system, it becomes very noticeable pretty quickly. When they become cracked, leaky, or dented, gutters are ineffective and… Read More »

What Causes Cedar Siding to Warp?

Cedar is one of the most beautiful siding materials you can use to clad your home’s exterior. It is naturally resilient, aesthetically pleasing to look at, and very compatible with our Pacific Northwest climate. Cedar siding, either cedar shingles or… Read More »

Reasons to Install a Driveway Gate

Most homeowners with properties that already have fences will add driveway gates to beef up security and protect their home. However, the benefits of a driveway gate go beyond security. Reasons to install driveway gates include privacy, safety, and better… Read More »

Summer Home Maintenance Tasks

It’s getting warmer and everyone will want to spend more time in the backyard. The kids are thinking about cooling off under the sprinkler or swimming in the pool with friends. You intend on firing up the grill and having… Read More »