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How Professionals Clean Your Gutters

October 4, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Gutter cleaning is one of those tasks most homeowners dread. Many avoid it and end up with clogged gutters that overflow every time it rains. Those who understand the importance of clean gutters but don’t yet have rain gutter guards often call professional gutter cleaning companies. If you have a gutter cleaning company come to […]

4 Frequently Asked Questions About Gutters

August 7, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Blog

Although the most frequently asked gutter question is “Do I really need gutters?”, it is one of the few with a simple answer: yes. Most questions about gutters depend on your home and how fast rain falls in your area. Some of our authorized Gutter Helmet® installers have sent us the most frequently asked questions […]

The 5 Most Common Spring Gutter Problems And Solutions

The 5 Most Common Spring Gutter Problems (& Solutions)

April 8, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

There are a lot of things to like about spring: mild weather, beautiful blooms, longer days and outdoor gatherings. On the other side of the coin, however, spring also brings allergy flare-ups, abundant rain and gutter problems. While there’s not much you can do about allergens or rainfall, you can address the gutter issues that […]

What Causes Gutters to Clog?

April 1, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

One commonly asked (but still vexing) question about gutters is this: why do gutters get clogged? While there are various factors that can affect the performance of your gutter system and cause clogs, the short answer is this: because they’re flawed.

6 Tips for Choosing the Best Rain Gutters for Your Home

February 28, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

If you’re having trouble choosing rain gutters, don’t worry; you’re not alone! Figuring out the right fit involves a series of decisions that most people will really only have to deal with or twice in their lifetime. This guide will help put you on track toward finding the best gutters for your home.

8 Insider Tips for Gutter Cleaning

November 19, 2018March 14, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Once the leaves have fallen, it’s time to clean your gutters – unless, of course, you’ve already invested in roof gutter covers. If you haven’t started and need guidance on how to get the job done, we’ve got some insider tips from the pros to help you.

Do Gutter Covers Work? It Depends

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Gutter Protection, Gutters

It may be easy and cheap to go to your local home improvement store and buy a gutter cover, but you might be surprised when it doesn’t really work. Many of the products available for self-installation, like mesh screens, quickly become clogged with debris, or the debris filters right through and causes gutters to fill […]

Is Your Gutter Cleaner Ripping You Off?

September 11, 2018September 10, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

The leaves have started falling in many places around the country. That means it’s nearly time to clean your gutters or call someone to clean them. If you prefer to call a gutter cleaner rather than get on a ladder yourself, how do you know the job is complete? Have you ever paid up and […]

Early Signs of Gutter Problems

August 15, 2018August 7, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

You may not initially think that improperly functioning gutters are a big deal, but they can be. If your gutters are failing, clogged or both, your entire home may be impacted. There are many ways to remedy gutter issues; one is installing rain gutter shields to avoid clogged gutters – which you may not even […]

8 Essential Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep Pests Away

August 1, 2018August 6, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

There are times when we hope for rain so we don’t have to water our grass and garden, and then it comes in abundance! However, if you have standing water around your home, lots of issues can occur. Some include water making its way into your basement or under your foundation, mildew growth and, even […]

7 Ways to Mosquito-Proof Your Yard This Summer

July 5, 2018November 20, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance

Your backyard can be a great place for kids to play and to entertain, except when there are mosquitoes. Nothing ruins time outside faster than being bitten by these pests. Of course, you can spray repellent on yourself, but a better solution is to do what you can to deter mosquitoes from making your yard […]

Keeping Birds Out Of Your Gutter Infographics

8 Ways to Keep Birds Out of Your Gutters

June 15, 2018September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

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.

How to Create Your Own Vertical Gutter Garden`

April 20, 2018April 6, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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 […]

10 Problems That Result From Not Cleaning Gutters

April 6, 2018December 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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.

When Do You Need a Building Permit?

March 9, 2018December 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Home 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 […]

How to Inspect the Exterior of Your Home

March 2, 2018December 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Home 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 […]

Expert Advice on Cleaning the Exterior of Your Home

February 5, 2013September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Uncategorized

Most people have a pretty good handle on how to clean a residential gutter. But what about an industrial gutter or the exterior of a home? Should these cleaning tasks be handled differently? One approach is to use a pressure-washing system. For more information about this method, we asked Craig Schuster of Equipment Trade Service […]

Is That Kevin Durant Cleaning Gutters?

January 25, 2013September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Gutter Protection, Gutter-Related Health & Safety, Gutters, Uncategorized

When you think about cleaning out your gutters, a few different images come to mind. If you’re like most Americans, you probably envision part of a wasted weekend morning or afternoon up on the roof scooping out leaves, pine needles, and other debris. If you’re an optimist and/or a realist, you may view gutter cleaning […]

Friend This Funny Rain Gutter Facebook Page

December 29, 2012November 15, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Gutter-Related Health & Safety, Gutters, Uncategorized

Everyone seems to be on Facebook these days. Young adults, teens, tweens, and even senior citizens keep in touch with their “Friends” via the global social media site. And it’s not just individuals — businesses, organizations, schools, churches, and even pets now have their own dedicated Facebook pages. Including rain gutters. No, really. Here it […]