Gutter Cleaning Mistakes

If you had to rank the most dangerous household chores, gutter cleaning would probably be at the top of the list. Let’s be honest — unless you’re a professional, there’s nothing safe about climbing up a ladder and scaling the side of your home, but unless you have gutter guards, it’s a necessary task to… Read more »

Caring for Your Gutters and Downspouts

Do you notice that your gutters are spilling over when it rains? How about pools of water around your downspouts? If you have, it’s probably because you’re not taking proper care of your gutter system. If you want to avoid damage to your home, you need to start caring for your gutters and downspouts. How… Read more »

How to Bug-Proof Your Home

Plenty of people love that summer brings warm weather, longer days, and plenty of fun. But no one loves that summer also brings plenty of bugs. All the mosquitoes and other annoying insects we were glad to be rid of in winter have returned to wreak havoc on our outdoor activities. While it may be… Read more »

Ways to Improve Your Backyard

Now that it’s summertime, you’re going to be spending a lot of time with your family and entertaining guests. While all you need in order to have a good time is your loved ones, there’s no harm in beefing up your backyard scene to amp up the vibe. Use these fun ideas to improve your backyard and… Read more »

What New Homeowners Should Know About Their Roofing

When you purchase a new home, there a lot of things going through your head. You have to remember town ordinances, what days the garbage and recycling go out, and all the responsibilities that come with protecting perhaps the biggest investment you’ve made in your life. With that as your main priority, you’ll want to… Read more »

How to Fix Sagging Gutters

When you go to clean out your gutter (because we know you’ll take our advice and do so) you might notice that certain areas are sagging away from your roof. This can cause damage to your roof, fascia, and the gutters themselves, not to mention prevent the gutters from doing their job, so it’s important… Read more »

Exterior Renovations To Boost Your Home’s Value

You can make your home as pretty and welcoming on the inside as you want, but if your exterior doesn’t match, you won’t make as good of a first impression as you’d probably like to. But having a nice home exterior won’t just improve your home’s curb appeal — it can also boost your home’s… Read more »

How to Reuse and Recycle Your Gutters

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In a world that’s going green, it’s important to reuse and recycle as much as you can rather than create waste by throwing things into the trash. This applies to plastic milk cartons, old newspapers, and even your gutters. Yes, you heard that right. These are plenty of easy ways to reuse and recycle your… Read more »

The Life of a Gutter

Hi, it’s me — Gary the Gutter. I know a lot of people have gutters on their homes, but they don’t all know how much work goes into a gutter’s job. That’s why I wanted to give you a run-down of what it’s like to be me. First and foremost, my job is to keep… Read more »