What Are the Biggest Threats to Your Lawn’s Health? June 22, 2022 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. Read More
Why a Seamless Gutter System Is Worth the Investment June 17, 2022June 20, 2022Jeremy Kelseygutter 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 […] READ MORE
The Pros & Cons of Using Gutter Vacuums for Cleaning May 30, 2022May 31, 2022Jeremy Kelseygutter 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. READ MORE
How to Care for Your Lawn This Spring May 12, 2022May 24, 2022Jeremy KelseyHome 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. READ MORE
Simple Ways to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather May 11, 2022May 26, 2022Jeremy KelseyHome 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 […] READ MORE
Infographic: Rainwater Harvesting Safety Tips August 21, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyInfographics 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 […] READ MORE
Surprising Ways to Prevent and Kill Garden Weeds May 23, 2018May 23, 2018Jeremy KelseyGardening 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, 2018Jeremy KelseyHome 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
[INFOGRAPHIC] 10 Problems That Result from Not Cleaning Gutters May 8, 2018December 27, 2018Jeremy KelseyFeatured 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, 2018November 20, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutters 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, 2018September 9, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters 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
4 Exterior Improvements to Make Your Home Sell Faster March 23, 2018March 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyHome 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, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutters 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, 2018Jeremy KelseyHome & 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
[INFOGRAPHIC] 8 Easy Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes February 26, 2018September 9, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured 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
[INFOGRAPHIC] How Helmet Heat® Reduces Ice Damming on Your Home January 17, 2018November 7, 2018Jeremy KelseyFeatured Articles, Gutters If you live in an area with snowy winters, you probably know how much trouble ice dams can cause. The good news: you can double up your home’s protection from ice and snow buildup with the help of Gutter Helmet® and Helmet Heat®! Together, they form an energy-efficient, self-regulating twin system that effectively guards against […] READ MORE
