Solving Congestion in the Underground Downspout Drain September 23, 2022 To keep your home safe against water damage, you’ll need to keep tabs on your gutter system. Be especially wary of congestion in the underground downspout drain. If overlooked, it can cause several problems. And not just to the gutters themselves, but to your roof and home. Here’s everything you need to know about clogs […] Read More
Exterior Remodeling Choices That Will Shorten Your Honey-Do List April 19, 2022April 19, 2022Jeremy KelseyHome & Garden Sunny spring and summer days are perfect for making exterior home improvements. To use your time and money wisely, it’s important to choose projects that are low-maintenance and provide a good return on investment. By investing in the following exterior upgrades, you’ll be able to reduce your ongoing home maintenance demands, which will also shorten […] READ MORE
The 3 Most Common Ladder Mistakes March 21, 2022March 16, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutters Some homeowners try to save money by doing work around the house themselves but, in many instances, DIYing certain types of home maintenance and improvements is unsafe and impractical — particularly those that require the use of a ladder. These jobs are best left in the hands of experienced professionals. As reported by the World […] READ MORE
Considerations to Help You Choose the Right Gutter Cover February 14, 2022February 15, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter covers are a fairly simple concept. They can be in the form of a cover or an insert that fits over or into gutters to keep out unwanted materials like leaves, twigs and other debris — basically everything except water. They’re meant to help keep your gutters clean, clear and functional. Even though the […] READ MORE
How Gutter Helmet® Solves Gutter Problems January 11, 2022January 17, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutters A good gutter system is vital to protect your home against rain and water intrusion. It does this by draining and channeling rainwater off your roof and away from the house. This helps protect not only your foundation and landscaping, but also the exterior walls, siding, soffit and fascia from the effects of erosion and […] READ MORE
10 Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting for Urban & Rural Homes June 1, 2021June 7, 2021Jeremy KelseyHome & Garden Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting and storing rainwater run-off from a roof or other surface for future use. The rain collects in the gutters, travels down the downspouts and is then channeled into a barrel or other container for storage until it’s needed. READ MORE
5 Essential Gutter Cleaning Tools May 24, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Maintenance Once you’ve made up your mind to tackle gutter cleaning, the next step is to arm yourself with the right gutter cleaning tools. If you don’t have effective tools, the job will be much more difficult, and your safety could even be compromised. Below are some basic yet essential gutter cleaning tools that will help […] READ MORE
How the Gutter Helmet® Gutter Cover Works May 3, 2021May 10, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Gutter Helmet® gutter covers are installed directly over existing full-size gutters. You’ll notice that the nose of a Gutter Helmet® cover actually extends past the lip of your gutter. This patented Nose Forward Design™ prevents debris from entering your gutters. Unlike some other rain gutter covers that claim to protect gutters just as well, Gutter […] READ MORE
The Downspout Extender, Part 2: Ideas to Create Better Curb Appeal April 19, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutters In a recent blog, we shared what makes a downspout extender one of the most effective solutions to prevent basement flooding. Homeowners who have long struggled with damp, musty basements and crawl spaces are often amazed to learn that adding an extender to their downspouts – which moves snowmelt and rainwater that drains from the […] READ MORE
The Many Benefits of Gutter Protection Systems April 7, 2021April 5, 2021Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection The main function of gutters is to direct the flow of water away from your house. Not only do they provide additional protection for your roof, gutters also help protect your landscaping and your home’s foundation. As time goes by, your gutters can begin to experience problems such as clogging and leakage. In order to […] READ MORE
5 Common Locations for Ice Dams on a Roof December 14, 2020December 9, 2020Jeremy KelseyHelmet Heat® In those regions of the country that are subject to significant amounts of snowfall and extended periods of freezing temperatures, many homes are damaged by a phenomenon known as ice damming. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that prevents snowmelt from draining off the roof. Ice dams occur when heat from a home’s […] READ MORE
Stop! Before You Get Out That Ladder to Clean the Gutters, Read This September 7, 2020September 4, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter-Related Health & Safety There are a number of reasons to consider adding the best gutter guards around to your gutters, but the main purpose is to protect them from the build-up of leaves and other tree debris. When left unattended, clogged gutters can result in thousands of dollars in damage due to rot, erosion and foundation problems. Safety […] READ MORE
Can Gutter Helmet® Gutter Covers Handle Really Heavy Rains? July 21, 2020July 8, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Homeowners in certain parts of the country that are subject to heavy rainfall often ask us if rain gutter covers from Gutter Helmet® can stand up to really heavy rains. The answer is yes, they can! READ MORE
The Best Gutter Covers Include a Triple Lifetime Warranty July 13, 2020March 25, 2022Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection So you’re tired of cleaning your gutters twice a year because of the muck and debris that always collects inside them, along with the threat of injury that comes with climbing up and down a ladder. You’ve made the decision to invest in gutter guards – congratulations! Next, you need to choose a gutter cover […] READ MORE
Ladder Safety 101: How to Stay Safe When Cleaning Gutters March 21, 2017February 4, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Gutter Helmet®, Gutter-Related Health & Safety Did you know that the United States has the most ladder-related deaths of any country in the world? Every year, nearly nine million people are taken to the emergency room due to injuries sustained from falling off a ladder. Many of these casualties are homeowners who fall from their ladders while trying to clean gutters […] READ MORE
Start Preparing Your Home for Winter August 15, 2016March 13, 2018Jeremy KelseyBlog As the summer comes to an end, many homeowners’ minds are turning to winter. Preparing your home for winter may take longer than you think, so it could be a good idea to start your preparation right now. Increase Insulation Heating drafty houses can be really expensive. Add insulation in the attic, replace weather stripping […] READ MORE
The Best Gutter Guards … According to You! February 1, 2013November 15, 2019Jeremy KelseyBlog, Gutter Protection, Uncategorized When it comes to gutter guards, there are numerous places you can turn for opinions on which one is right for you. In addition to the product sites themselves, there are advertisements, magazine articles, and input from “experts.” But sometimes, the best place to get information about whether gutter guards work is from regular people […] READ MORE
