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The Best and Worst Types of Gutter Guards

If you’ve been contemplating getting gutter guards as a solution to your gutter problems, you should know that there are different options available. The best gutter guards don’t completely cover the gutter but rest inside the gutter to block leaves and animals. The worst gutter guards block the gutter and seal it in, making it difficult […]

Can Gutters Be Cleaned in the Winter?

If you’re a first-time homeowner or you need a refresher on gutter care, it’s important to know that gutter maintenance is crucial to preventing foundation damage, mold, and other issues in your home. Gutters help carry water away from your home and protect it during inclement weather. While it’s customary to do gutter cleanings in the fall […]

How Do Gutters Protect Your Home?

You may not spend too much time thinking about it, but if you own a home, you are probably aware that you need gutters to collect water when it rains. You may not realize, however, how essential gutters are in protecting your home. Over time, water can accumulate and cause serious damage to your home. A gutter system is designed to […]

The Ultimate Home Winterization Checklist

Although we’ve experienced an unusually warm start to fall, colder weather is just around the corner. Before the temperature drops and the days get shorter, take some time now to safeguard your home from the impending winter. Below is a checklist for winterizing your home. Weatherproof doors and windows On a windy day, examine your doors and […]

Does My House Really Need Rain Gutters?

The short answer is, absolutely. Your house needs gutters to channel water away from the base, where it’s likely to collect and find its way inside the foundation. Placed on all sides of your home, gutters are positioned to extend just beyond the roofline to collect rainwater. They are attached to downspouts that carry water to […]

How Often Do You Need to Clean Out Your Gutters?

It doesn’t take much for your home’s gutters to get clogged. A few leaves and pine needles may create a blockage that can prevent water from flowing to your downspouts. When water has no place to go, it begins to spill over the sides of your gutters and onto the ground, risking damage to your home. That is […]