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Controlling Bees Around Your Gutters

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During the summer, bugs are everywhere, and it’s important to control them before they get out of hand, and into your home. Before you go out and buy an exterminator suit and chemicals, there are a few other things you can do to proactively prevent bees and other bugs from nesting in and around your… Read more »

Shed Roof Care

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If you have a shed in your yard, you understand that it’s basically a scaled down version of your home, in regard to roofing. It’s got support beams, shingles, and maybe even gutters — so why neglect this fixture? You spent a great deal of time or money having it built, only to forget about… Read more »

Solving Excess Runoff Problems

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Let’s imagine for a minute; you’re sitting in your basement during a rainstorm, when you notice water on the floor. Surely this is the introduction to every homeowner’s personal horror story, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be like that. Dealing with excess runoff is something that people have been doing for years in order… Read more »

Costly Gutter Mistakes To Avoid

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At home, there are a number of things that can contribute to the failure of products designed to protect you. When it comes to diverting water and ice away from your home, nothing is better at this than your gutters — but there’s a catch; they need to be functioning at optimal levels. Homeowners sometimes… Read more »

Signs You Need A New Roof

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We’re getting into spring, so it’s time to start inspecting everything with your home before the heat of summer takes over. Before you break out the lawn chairs and barbeque, maybe it’s a good idea to get on your ladder and inspect your roofing! The smallest of issues can turn into big leaks — and… Read more »

Insulating Your Attic

Man insulating the attic of a home

In addition to your roofing, there are a few more things you might want to look at when you’re thinking about the top levels of your home. One being your roofing materials, and how you can properly insulate it to cut costs in your home. While this isn’t directly related to gutter issues, you’d be… Read more »

Sizing Up Your Gutters

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Though it might not be raining all winter long, it doesn’t mean water won’t end up finding its way into your gutter system. Even without torrential downpours, water collection can be a daunting task for old, small gutters, so it’s important to understand what you can do in order to prevent it from happening. One… Read more »

Winterize Your Home On A Budget

Everyone’s looking to protect their home this season — and for good reason too! With colder temperatures and the possibility of snow looming in the distance, there’s never been a better time to get a head start on your home and its well-being. The best part about protecting your home by yourself is the ease… Read more »

My Basement Flooded: Now What?

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A nightmare in the form of liquid damage is finding a flood in your basement. No matter the height and no matter the damage, it’s never a good sign. With the possibility of this happening to you, it’s vital that all instances of it  occurring are taken care of before and after. With your home,… Read more »