Benefits of Leaf Guard and Leaf Trap Installations
Gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage. They channel rainwater from the roof into downspouts and away from the foundation. However, leaves and other debris can clog gutters, leading to overflow and potential damage to the home. To...
Why Rain Chains Might Be Right for Your Home
Rain chains are a beautiful and functional addition to any home. They offer numerous practical and aesthetic benefits and can be a great alternative to traditional downspouts. What is a rain chain? Rain chains originated in Japan. They’ve been used there for literally...
Protecting Your Gutters from Storm Damage
As a homeowner, you understand the importance of keeping your home in good condition, which means a lot more than just keeping it looking pristine. This includes protecting your gutters from storm damage and making sure they function properly during every season....
Protect Your Gutters from Winter Weather
Winter can wreak havoc with your gutters. Yet you rarely think to protect your gutters when the weather turns cold and snowy. Often, we're diligent about other winter weather-related tasks around the house. But it's not unusual for homeowners not to give a second...
Painting Your Gutters: Why You Need a Professional
If you’re an avid DIYer, you certainly recognize that there are many tasks around your house – both inside and outside – that you can do on your own. Some require just a bit of elbow grease and maybe some tools you already own. Others demand a lot of energy or need...
Gutters: Extending Your Downspout for Better Drainage
Gutters are an essential part of any home’s exterior, especially during seasons when rain tends to be heavy. Gutters are charged with the task of keeping water away from your home where it could cause a great deal of damage. As such, it’s necessary to always make sure...
Getting Downspout Water to Flow Away from Your House
Lots of rain. Heavy snow. Any inordinate amount of precipitation can cause problems for you and your home if your gutter system is not set up correctly. An effective gutter system collects water runoff from your roof and channels it down and away from your house. If...
A Guide to Keeping Birds from Nesting in Your Gutters
Gutters are an important part of the exterior of your home. They funnel rainwater away from your house and prevent flooding and other damage from water or moisture. However, they don’t work correctly when they’re clogged with debris like leaves, twigs, dirt, and even...
How to Repair Leaks and Holes in Your Gutters
Gutters are pretty sturdy…but they’re not indestructible. Bad weather, winds, debris, and other factors can cause leaks or holes in your gutters that you’ll need to address sooner rather than later. Gutters that aren’t working properly due to damage could cause even...
Use Your Rain Gutters to Water Your Garden
Rainy days can be dull and gloomy. But they can also be great for your garden! As a matter of fact, when you combine a rainy day with clean and well-maintained gutters, you can harvest rainwater for gardening, saving you time and money and helping the environment as...