Gutter Helmet has been awarded the Best Gutter Guards of 2023 from Forbes Home! February 22, 2023 Keeping leaves and debris from clogging your home’s gutters is an ongoing challenge. Just ask the editors of Forbes Magazine, one of the country’s leading publications on business and financial issues. Forbes recently called gutter guards a “must-have” for homeowners, especially those living in areas of extreme weather variations or who have overhanging trees on […] Read More
Forbes Magazine Recognizes Gutter Helmet as the “Gold Standard” Among Gutter Guards May 5, 2022May 5, 2022Jeremy KelseyUncategorized Keeping leaves and debris from clogging your home’s gutters is an ongoing challenge. Just ask the editors of Forbes Magazine, one of the country’s leading publications on business and financial issues. Forbes recently called gutter guards a “must-have” for homeowners, especially those living in areas of extreme weather variations or who have overhanging trees on […] READ MORE
5 Deicing Options for Roofs & How They Rate January 5, 2021January 11, 2021Jeremy KelseyHelmet Heat®, Uncategorized Ice is one of the biggest nuisances for homeowners in the winter. Whether it creates slick sidewalks or icicles hanging from the gutters, ice poses a serious threat to your home and to your safety, as well as that of your family. Ice that builds up along the roofline and in the gutters can lead […] READ MORE
Infographic: 8 Ways to Keep Birds Out of Your Gutter July 25, 2018December 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutters, Uncategorized It’s wonderful to see birds near your home, but it’s another story entirely if you have one nesting in your gutters. If you want to avoid the headache and expense of dealing with bird nests in your gutters and downspouts, check out this infographic! READ MORE
Going Through the Roof: How Roof Leaks Increase Your Energy Bills | Gutter Helmet January 26, 2017January 26, 2017Jeremy KelseyBlog, Featured Articles, Gutter Protection, Home & Garden, Uncategorized No one wants a leaky roof. Water damage, mold growth and electrical hazards are just a few of the many expensive inconveniences that a roof leak can cause you and your family. But many homeowners don’t realize that on top of these other costly issues, a leaky roof can also decrease your home’s energy efficiency, […] READ MORE
Be Ready! Your Winter Weather Preparedness Kit | Gutter Helmet January 26, 2017May 16, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Gutters, Uncategorized With temperatures plummeting outside, now is the time to make sure you’re adequately prepared for winter weather. From preventing burst pipes in your home to protecting your roof from leaks by installing gutter covers, planning for winter as a homeowner requires thinking through many different variables. Fortunately, the winter weather experts at Gutter Helmet® have […] READ MORE
How Pretty Icicles Can Cause Ugly Damage to Your Roof | Gutter Helmet January 24, 2017January 24, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutters, Uncategorized Icicles hanging from your gutters may give your home a cozy, “winter wonderland” vibe, but they also indicate a problem with your home’s performance. Left untreated, these “beautiful” icicles and ice dams can damage your home and lead to costly repairs – not to mention the fact that they can also endanger anyone standing below. […] READ MORE
Protect Your Home from Ice Dams with Helmet Heat® December 28, 2016February 4, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Helmet Heat®, Uncategorized As a homeowner, keeping your home safe in winter despite severe weather conditions is a priority. While some homeowners invest in gutter screens or a gutter leaf guard, many are stymied when it comes to harsh cold weather conditions where snow and ice build up in gutters. READ MORE
How to Put Fall Leaves to Work Around Your Yard October 18, 2016September 9, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Uncategorized As the gardening season comes to a close, you have probably considered what to do with the leaves accumulating in your yard. In addition to putting fall leaves to work by making compost, there are other methods of using leaves, such as insulating plants, improving soil and mulching. As part of your home maintenance for […] READ MORE
Get Your Home Winter-Ready from Top to Bottom September 29, 2016February 1, 2017Jeremy KelseyBlog, Featured Articles, Gutter Maintenance, Home & Garden, Uncategorized There are many things you can do to prepare your home for the cold months ahead. Here are simple tips to keep your home cozy and trouble-free from top to bottom, starting with your roof and gutter system. READ MORE
How to Guard Against Mold in Your Home June 23, 2016November 29, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutter-Related Health & Safety, Uncategorized As part of home maintenance, it is important to have a plan to prevent and to remove any mold that forms in your home. Mold can grow inside or outside your home. When you’ve got mold in your home or on your property, it’s an indication of excessive moisture. This can happen due to a […] READ MORE
With the Gutter Helmet® Warranty, You Get More than Great Gutter Protection June 16, 2016March 13, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection, Uncategorized You know you need to install high-quality, well-made gutter guards to safeguard and protect your gutters from damage. Investing in effective gutter protection by choosing the best gutter guards on the market will significantly improve the maintenance of your home while reducing your overall time and effort required and provide you with peace of mind. READ MORE
Innocent Gutter Cleaning Mistakes That Can Impact You June 14, 2016March 13, 2018Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Gutter Maintenance, Gutter-Related Health & Safety, Uncategorized Part of your regular home maintenance involves cleaning out your gutters. This task may seem easy at first, but often can lead to dangerous mistakes if not done correctly. Far too often, homeowners attempt to clean out gutters themselves and end up falling off ladders or slipping on the roof, leading to serious damage and […] READ MORE
How Clean Gutters Prevent Problems with Soffits & Fascia Boards June 8, 2016October 12, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection, Gutters, Uncategorized The roof of your home has two important parts, the soffits and fascia boards that need to be properly maintained as part of your regular home maintenance. It is useful to know what they do and problems that can happen with them. READ MORE
4 Money-Saving Tips for Your Lawn & Landscaping June 3, 2016November 29, 2017Jeremy KelseyHome & Garden, Uncategorized Maintaining your lawn and landscaping takes time, effort and resources that can get quite expensive over the course of a year. Here are four money-saving tips for caring for your lawn and landscaping. READ MORE
Gutter Guard Comparisons: Gutter Helmet® vs. The One-Piece Covered Gutter May 26, 2016August 11, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection, Uncategorized This is part of an ongoing series comparing Gutter Helmet® to its competitors. There are numerous gutter protection systems available today, but how do you know which ones are effective? Investing in a gutter shield that costs several thousands of dollars but fails to function properly is not only frustrating and a waste of money, […] READ MORE
What to Do When Your Downspout is Clogged May 24, 2016October 12, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutters, Uncategorized Part of regular home maintenance involves checking your gutters and downspouts for clogs and debris. When a gutter or downspout is clogged, water backs up, which leads to soil erosion and water damage to your home and property. READ MORE
The Ins & Outs of a Copper Gutter System May 12, 2016November 30, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutters, Uncategorized Considered one of the most attractive materials to use for a gutter system, copper has long been a popular choice among discerning homeowners. Copper guttering differs from traditional aluminum or steel not only in appearance, but also in versatility. Copper guttering can be installed on practically every type of roofing material, ranging from cedar shake […] READ MORE
How Gutter Helmet® Prevents Spring Headaches May 10, 2016August 11, 2017Jeremy KelseyGutter Maintenance, Gutter Protection, Uncategorized It is essential to include gutter cleaning on your spring home maintenance list. During the winter, gutters can get filled up with snow, ice and debris, leading to clogging. After the snow melts, gutters may become filled with leaves, twigs and pine needles. Keeping your gutters clean is important to protect the structural integrity of […] READ MORE
Gutter Guard Comparisons: Gutter Helmet® vs. the Slotted Gutter Guard April 28, 2016March 13, 2018Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Gutter Protection, Uncategorized There are so many choices in gutter protection available; so how can you determine which one is right for you and your home? You certainly don’t want to invest thousands of dollars in a gutter shield, only to quickly find out that it is ineffective and you still have to clean out your gutters regularly! […] READ MORE
