While decorating for Halloween was fun, Halloween clean up might be more challenging. If all you have to do is take down decorations, your burden is light. But if you’ve been visited by pranksters, the mess they leave behind can… Read More »
If you’re a Halloween enthusiast, you probably can’t wait to get started decorating. Your goal this year is to make it even scarier than last Halloween. Be sure to protect your home’s exterior when hanging lights from the gutters, attaching… Read More »
One of the top five injuries people experience doing home maintenance chores is falling off a ladder. Cleaning the gutters this fall shouldn’t be dangerous. Before starting any chore that involves a ladder, know what kind you need and how… Read More »
Now that fall’s arrived, before you take on that gutter cleaning chore, spend some quality time with your roof. It’s your homes first line of defense against the elements. Here are some signs that your roof might be trying to… Read More »
Even when you’ve invested in quality materials, are confident about your DIY skills, and created a gutter installation plan complete with one or two layout drawings, a gutter system must be installed correctly to work properly. If installing gutters is… Read More »
Gutter slope is key to properly functioning gutters. Whether you plan on installing your own gutters, having them installed by a professional, or they are already installed, it will be helpful to know what gutter slope is and the role… Read More »
Between mid fall and the end of the season, a homeowner should clean out the gutters, especially if there are trees growing near the house. When you know you’ll be too busy or you’re affected by heights or you just… Read More »
While technically it’s still summer, fall is on its way, bringing with it cooler temperatures and rainy weather. If you haven’t turned the heat on already, you most likely will soon. In the construction industry, the outside of a house… Read More »
Downspouts are a very important part of a gutter system and an integral component in protection from water damage, including basement flooding. To help you properly maintain the downpipes on your home, here are some practical dos and don’ts. What… Read More »
Sagging gutters don’t just look bad – they actually slow your gutters down. And when rain gutters don’t work properly, they don’t protect your home the way they should. If neglected, sagging gutters or gutters that have pulled away from… Read More »
