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How to Take Care of Your Gutters This Winter

December 16, 2022December 19, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

Snow, ice, and wind can turn your holiday season into a disaster. In turn, it can chip away paint, dent your exterior and ruin your gutters. Luckily, we have compiled a list of maintenance guidelines that will protect your gutters during the worst winter weather.

How to Prevent Mold Growth During Winter

December 12, 2022December 13, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

Mold and mildew can negatively affect the indoor air quality of your home and cause health risks to its residents. One of the easiest ways to beat this growth in the winter months is by performing preventative maintenance. Gutter Helmet® shares some tips here.

Seamless Gutters: Do They Leak?

November 23, 2022November 24, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Seamless gutters are less prone to leaks than their sectional counterparts. However, they, too, can develop issues with time. Avoiding this problem starts with knowing the common reasons behind it. Gutter Helmet discusses them here.

4 Risks of DIY Gutter Cleaning

November 18, 2022November 21, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

Doing repairs and maintenance around the house can help you save money. While many tasks are suitable for do-it-yourselfers, gutter cleaning should always be left to the experts. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers associated with DIY gutter cleaning.

4 Gutter Maintenance Mistakes You Need to Avoid

October 19, 2022October 20, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

As a homeowner, it is important to stay on top of your home maintenance checklist. One of the essential tasks in this list is gutter cleaning and maintenance.

What You Should Know About Gutter Strainers

August 17, 2022August 18, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

For many homeowners, gutter strainers have been a go-to solution for filtering leaves and twigs out of gutters. These strainers are quick and easy to install because of their simple design. Manufacturers may also use a smaller mesh size to filter out debris more effectively. But are they a reliable option? Continue reading to learn […]

What Are the Biggest Threats to Your Lawn’s Health?

June 22, 2022July 5, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Home Improvement

A green and healthy landscape demands proper care and maintenance to keep it visually appealing. If you put off the necessary maintenance routine, your lawn can easily be overwhelmed by different threats such as pests and weeds. Neglecting to provide adequate water and nutrition can also gradually damage your lawn over time.

Why a Seamless Gutter System Is Worth the Investment

June 17, 2022July 5, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

Having the right materials and components in place is crucial if you want to keep your home safe and secure. This also applies to your gutters, especially when it’s time for a replacement. You can choose to have a sectional gutter installed, but if you want long-term benefits for your roof, consider investing in a […]

The Pros & Cons of Using Gutter Vacuums for Cleaning

May 30, 2022July 5, 2022Jeremy Kelsey gutter

Many homeowners vouch for the effectiveness and efficiency of gutter vacuums. They’re even available in retail stores. However, like other cleaning equipment, gutter vacuums have their pros and cons. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages in this post.

How to Care for Your Lawn This Spring

May 12, 2022May 24, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Home Improvement

Winter can wreak havoc on your lawn with extreme temperatures and harsh weather. Fortunately, you can bring your lawn back to life during spring and keep it in good shape for the coming months. In this post, gutter cover expert Gutter Helmet lists a few things you can do to keep your lawn beautiful and lush.

Simple Ways to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather

May 11, 2022May 26, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Home Improvement

Unpredictable weather can cause damage to your roof and home if you don’t maintain your property on a regular basis. For instance, heavy rains can weigh down weakly attached gutter systems and spill water over your siding, landscaping and foundation, causing more extensive damage. The harsh conditions during a strong windstorm or tropical storm can […]

Infographic: Rainwater Harvesting Safety Tips

August 21, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Infographics

With all the focus on the environment, more homeowners are installing their own rain barrels for rainwater harvesting. With a few exceptions, it’s completely legal to collect rainwater on your property for personal use. Of course, if you haven’t yet called a gutter guard installer for an estimate, you may want to start there before […]

Surprising Ways to Prevent and Kill Garden Weeds

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gardening

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 – […]

Don’t Forget to Do These 9 Things Before Leaving for Vacation

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Home 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.

[INFOGRAPHIC] 10 Problems That Result from Not Cleaning Gutters

May 8, 2018December 27, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Featured 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.

What Maintenance Should You Do to Gutters This Spring? Depends on Where You Live

May 2, 2018November 20, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

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 […]

Ways to Prevent Rot Around Your Home

April 27, 2018September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

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 […]

4 Exterior Improvements to Make Your Home Sell Faster

March 23, 2018March 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Home 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 […]

[INFOGRAPHIC] How Much Do Gutters Cost?

March 20, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

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. […]