How to Winterize Your Gutters (Without Climbing a Ladder) Winter is beautiful… until you discover your gutters have turned into ice-filled danger zones that can damage your roof, siding, and foundation. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to risk life and limb climbing a ladder to prepare your gutters for winter. With [...]
How Rainwater from Gutters Can Be Used for Gardening Rainwater is one of nature’s most valuable (and free!) resources — and your gutters are the perfect tool to help you collect it. By capturing runoff from your roof, you can reuse it in your garden, save money on your water bill, and support a [...]
Gutter Guards: Are They Worth It? If you’ve ever spent a Saturday balancing on a ladder, scooping soggy leaves out of your gutters, you’ve probably thought, “There’s got to be a better way.” Good news — there is. Gutter guards, like Gutter Helmet, promise to keep your gutters clean by blocking debris while still [...]
5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Gutter Installer When it’s time to replace or upgrade your gutters, finding the right installer can make all the difference between a system that lasts decades—and one that leaks the first time it rains. Before you sign a contract, here are five important questions every homeowner should [...]
Do You Need Gutters on a Pole Barn, Shed, or Garage? If you’ve ever stood outside during a rainstorm and watched water pour off the edge of your pole barn or garage roof, you might’ve thought: “Do I really need gutters on this building?” The short answer? Yes—absolutely. Even though these structures aren’t your [...]
How Gutters and Landscaping Work Together When most people think about gutters, they picture keeping rainwater off the roof or protecting their foundation. But here’s the secret: your gutters and your landscaping are actually on the same team. If your gutters aren’t doing their job, your beautiful landscaping could be washed away—or worse, your [...]
How To Tell If Your Gutters Were Installed Incorrectly Gutters may not be the flashiest part of your home (sorry, copper gutters—you’re the exception), but they play a huge role in protecting your siding, foundation, and landscaping. The trouble is, if they’re installed the wrong way, you might not notice until you’re dealing with [...]
What to Expect From a Gutter Inspection Your gutters are one of the most important systems protecting your home—but they’re also easy to overlook. A professional gutter inspection is the best way to catch small problems before they turn into costly repairs. Whether you’ve noticed leaks, sagging, or just want peace of mind before [...]
Fall Gutter Maintenance Checklist: Protect Your Home Before Winter Hits As the leaves start to fall and the weather cools down, your gutters are working overtime to keep rain and debris away from your home. Fall is one of the most important seasons for gutter maintenance because clogged or damaged gutters can cause major [...]
What Happens If You Don't Clean Your Gutters Most homeowners don’t think much about their gutters—until something goes wrong. But neglecting this small part of your home’s exterior can create big (and expensive) problems. If gutters are clogged with leaves, twigs, and debris, water can’t flow where it’s supposed to. Instead, it overflows, seeps [...]
