8 Ways to Keep Birds Out of Your Gutters June 15, 2018June 21, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters You may enjoying seeing a bird fly through your yard or land in a nearby tree. Having bird babies around is a fun experience too – except when their parents have built a nest in your gutters. READ MORE
Are Your Gutters a Fire Hazard? June 8, 2018June 5, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters As many parts of the country head into the dry summer season, you may begin seeing reminders about fire prevention around the home. Common precautions include removing dried yard waste, trimming tree limbs that hang over your home and cutting back any shrubs around your air conditioning unit. Something many homeowners forget to include on […] READ MORE
Surprising Ways to Prevent and Kill Garden Weeds May 23, 2018May 23, 2018Chelsea WelshGardening With spring in full force, you may notice that weeds are taking hold all around your yard. Dealing with weeds may be one of the most despised outdoor chores because it’s a task that never seems to end. So just how do those weeds get in your yard, driveway, gutters, sidewalk cracks and garden – […] READ MORE
Don’t Forget to Do These 9 Things Before Leaving for Vacation May 16, 2018May 16, 2018Chelsea WelshHome Maintenance As the school year winds down and temperatures heat up, many of us head out. That means leaving our home for a week or more. Gutter Helmet, the maker of the best rain gutter covers, provides these two simple checklists to help you get the essentials done before you go. READ MORE
Getting Your Money’s Worth: Which Home Improvements Add the Most Value May 9, 2018May 7, 2018Chelsea WelshHome Improvement Every year, Remodeling magazine ranks the return on investment for more than 20 common remodeling projects. In this year’s Cost vs. Value Report, ROI ranged from 47.6% all the way up to 98.3% when you look at national averages. The winner for the highest ROI was an upscale garage door replacement, costing about $3,500 and […] READ MORE
[INFOGRAPHIC] 10 Problems That Result from Not Cleaning Gutters May 8, 2018May 9, 2018Chelsea WelshFeatured Articles, Gutter Cleaning Gutters are a fairly low-key part of the home, but they play such a crucial role in protecting it from damage that you’ll soon notice the difference if your gutters aren’t doing their job. In this infographic, we list some of the most common problems that occur when gutters fail to function as they should. READ MORE
What Maintenance Should You Do to Gutters This Spring? Depends on Where You Live May 2, 2018May 7, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters For many of us, this has been the winter that won’t end! Hopefully spring has finally arrived where you are and you can start some exterior maintenance. When you get out and look at your roof, siding, windows and gutters, you may be wondering what work you need to do. You may ask yourself, “How […] READ MORE
Ways to Prevent Rot Around Your Home April 27, 2018April 30, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters Home maintenance is something you must undertake regularly if you own a home. It’s not necessarily fun, but when done regularly, it saves you on costly repairs. One expensive repair stems from wood rot. Wood rot can happen anywhere there is wood on your home. This includes wooden decks, wood siding, window frames, shutters, fascia […] READ MORE
How to Create Your Own Vertical Gutter Garden` April 20, 2018April 6, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter Protection, Gutters, Home & Garden If you wish you could have a garden but your landlord won’t let you dig up the grass or you don’t have a yard, consider creating a vertical gutter garden. Gutter gardens are a great way to enjoy a garden in small spaces. Gutter Helmet, your leader in gutter protection systems, brings you this how-to […] READ MORE
[INFOGRAPHIC] Your Exterior Home Inspection Checklist April 16, 2018April 16, 2018Chelsea WelshFeatured Articles, Home Improvement While nothing beats an annual home inspection done by a professional, every homeowner needs to know some inspection basics. Being able to perform a quick check of the condition of your home’s exterior will allow you to spot small problems and make repairs before they become big headaches. This infographic sums up the main things […] READ MORE
3 Tips for Choosing the Best Perennials for Your Garden April 13, 2018April 25, 2018Chelsea WelshGardening The beauty of perennials is that they come back year after year in most climates. They may cost more than annuals, but they take a lot less work. How do you choose the best perennials for your garden? Here are three tips from Gutter Helmet, manufacturer of the best rain gutter covers, to help you […] READ MORE
10 Problems That Result From Not Cleaning Gutters April 6, 2018May 9, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter Cleaning, Gutters Your gutters are an important part of your roofing system. They benefit your home in many ways and when they’re not clean, your home can sustain damage from your roof to your foundation. Here are 10 problems that can result from clogged and dirty gutters. READ MORE
4 Exterior Improvements to Make Your Home Sell Faster March 23, 2018March 26, 2018Chelsea WelshHome Improvement If you need to sell your home quickly, nothing does more to speed things along than improving your home’s curb appeal. While it may be a showplace inside, if potential buyers aren’t drawn to its exterior appearance first, they may never step foot inside your house. Here, Gutter Helmet® has laid out four exterior home […] READ MORE
[INFOGRAPHIC] How Much Do Gutters Cost? March 20, 2018March 28, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters One of the first questions that’ll come to mind the moment you find out you need new gutters is, “How much will this cost me?” While there’s no single, one-size-fits all answer to that question, this infographic covers the basics of gutter pricing so that you can get a general idea of what to expect. […] READ MORE
Garden Ideas to Get You Ready for Spring March 19, 2018March 21, 2018Chelsea WelshHome & Garden After a long and dreary winter, the sounds and smells of spring are starting to fill the air, and everyone is looking forward to spending more time outdoors and savoring the sunshine. But to be able to enjoy spring to the fullest, it’s important to first prepare your outdoor living space for the upcoming season. […] READ MORE
When Do You Need a Building Permit? March 9, 2018March 8, 2018Chelsea WelshHome Improvement The world of home improvement can be a confusing place. While you would think that owning a home would give you the right to do whatever you want with it, that’s not always true. There are many areas where certain home improvement projects or additions require a residential building permit before any major changes can […] READ MORE
How to Inspect the Exterior of Your Home March 2, 2018April 16, 2018Chelsea WelshHome Maintenance Proper preventive maintenance is essential in extending the life of any of your possessions; this is especially true when it comes to homeownership. People who neglect this task and fail to regularly maintain their homes usually end up having to pay for expensive emergency repairs. For the most part, spending a little money now will […] READ MORE
[INFOGRAPHIC] 8 Easy Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes February 26, 2018February 27, 2018Chelsea WelshFeatured Articles, Gutters Frozen pipes can cause extensive damage and costly repairs. Here’s a roundup of eight easy ways to prevent your pipes from freezing. READ MORE
When Hail Meets Gutters February 26, 2018February 15, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters On average, hail causes around $1 billion in property damage each year. A significant amount of that damage is to our homes, primarily a roofing system which includes home gutter systems. In the U.S., hail most commonly occurs in the central region stretching from North Dakota through Texas, Wyoming and Colorado. Areas around the Chesapeake […] READ MORE
How Much Do Gutters Cost? February 21, 2018March 28, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters There are a few reasons you may need new gutters. Perhaps your home doesn’t have them and you notice that your landscaping takes a beating during heavy rains. Perhaps your home is older and the existing gutters are rusting, sagging or just look ugly. Don’t let the unknowns keep you from installing the best rain […] READ MORE
