Gutter News & Information

If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve heard a great deal about the effectiveness and durability of Gutter Helmet gutter guards. You know that Gutter Helmet is the top choice by countless homeowners to keep their gutters clog-free and flowing smoothly. But now, it’s time to introduce you to some of the people who stand behind this unique gutter guard system — specifically, the dealers, distributors, and installers of Gutter Helmet products across the United States.

Today, let’s meet Gregory Kaufmann. He’s the owner of Gutter Helmet Northwest, a Gutter Helmet supplier which serves homes in the greater Seattle area in the state of Washington.

It’s easy enough to get rid of the pine needles, twigs, leaves, and other stuff that can clog your gutters. But what about those pesky winged creatures who build nests and make themselves at home in your gutters?

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Here are eight options for keeping birds out of your gutters.

1. Gutter guards. There are different varieties of gutter guards, but they all work using the same principle: to allow water to flow into your gutters while keeping everything else out. These may have to be installed by a professional, but they can be very effective in fending off large nesting birds.

Maybe you’re about to sell your home and want to get it ready to be put on the market. Or perhaps you just want to maximize the value of your home without spending a fortune in home improvements. Either way, you’ll want to know which home remodeling projects will get you the most bang for your buck.

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Here is a list of the 20 home improvement projects with the largest return on investment. All of the prices are estimates compiled by Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report for 2011-2012.

Every day across America, there are countless stories about people helping those who are less fortunate than themselves. Individuals and companies alike often give money, donate products or services, or volunteer their time to raise money for worthy causes. But sometimes, the most caring gesture that someone can perform for someone in need is to complete a thankless chore for them.

And many people would agree: cleaning your gutters is indeed a thankless chore.

Of course, there are plenty of companies who will gladly take that arduous task off your hands for a fee, including:

One of the basic building blocks of a backyard barbecue is the place where the beverages are kept cold for guests. To achieve this goal, there are many different types of portable drink coolers available, from extra large to wheeled to floatable. Some homes even have built-in beverage coolers in a barbecue pit or near a pool or hot tub.

If you want something semi-permanent for chilling your drinks, but can’t afford an expensive built-in compartment, here’s an idea for you: how about a picnic table gutter cooler?

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There are plenty of people who love the challenge of gardening, but are unable to engage in this hobby in the traditional manner. Many of them live in urban environments where there is no open space available. But now there’s good news for these gardening aficionados who may be living in an apartment, condo, duplex, or dorm room.

Introducing: the vertical gutter garden!

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Some homeowners take a look at their uncleaned gutters and think, “What’s the big deal? A little gutter debris never hurt anybody. Unless my gutters are falling off my home, why should I worry about it?”

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Here are the facts: uncleaned gutters can wreak a lot of havoc well before they come tumbling down. Here’s what can happen if ignore gutter cleaning. After you read this, you’ll be climbing up your ladder or picking up the phone and calling someone to address the problem.

Why is owning a home better than renting one?

Because your home is your castle and you can mold it into a perfect reflection of your tastes and needs. And if there’s something you want to change about your home, you don’t have to ask the landlord. You can tweak, alter, modify, embellish, and add on however, wherever, and whenever you wish.

Well, that’s not completely true. Depending on where your home is located, you may need to obtain a building permit before you make any major changes to your property.

Preventive maintenance is a key part of home ownership. People who ignore this duty regularly tend to incur sudden and expensive repair costs. In most cases, spending a little money sooner can help homeowners steer clear of major charges later.

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Good preventive maintenance begins with an inspection of your home’s exterior. Here is a step-by-step process for completing that task.

1. Foundation - Look for fractures at the base of your home or cracks that are climbing through exterior walls and splitting bricks. See if you can spot evidence of pooling water and/or foliage growth or roots right next to the structure itself.

Perhaps you are building a new home and are trying to figure out how to handle the runoff water from your roof. Or maybe it’s simply time to replace the dilapidated, worn out gutters that are currently surrounding your roofline.

There are a number of material choices you can pick from when deciding to install new gutters. But invariably, most homeowners are going to ask that all-important question: how much is it going to cost me?

So let’s take a closer look at how much different types of gutters cost.

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