When you think of things that make your house visually attractive, you probably think of a manicured landscape, bright green lawn, clean siding, etc. Your gutters are probably not at the top of that list, especially if they’ve become dingy and dirty. So how do we fix that? You paint your gutters, of course! Can… Read more »

Your roof plays a big part in keeping your home protected from the elements. Since it does so much for you, the least you could do is keep it clean. To protect your home, you have to consider how often you should clean your roof in order to keep it in good condition. How Often… Read more »

We hate to say it, but summer has finally come to an end and it’s time start thinking about fall. But before you go nuts over candy apples and pumpkin picking, it’s a wise idea to take care of some end of summer home maintenance. These few little things can make a big difference in… Read more »

All it takes is one rainstorm to pour gallons of water into your basement, leaving you with not only a lot of water damage but also potential mold and electrical problems, amongst other things. If you want to avoid basement flooding, you need to take these necessary prevention steps to protect your home. How Do… Read more »

Beyond causing skin irritation in the form of itchy bites, mosquitos can carry dangerous diseases that they can infect you with. We’re sure that you’ve tried every which way to keep yourself mosquito-free, but there are a few extra ways you can avoid mosquito bites. How to Avoid Mosquito Bites Wear Repellent If you know… Read more »

Dear Steve, Hi, Gary the Gutter, here! I hope you’ve been doing well — because I sure haven’t been! Whoops, sorry about that. I didn’t mean to get that aggressive that quickly. But actually…now that I already have — what kind of monster are you?! I’ve tried to hold my tongue, but there’s only so… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »