It’s Time to Winterize Your Home November 12, 2018February 1, 2019Chelsea WelshGutters Although it seems like we were sweltering in the heat just weeks ago, winter is now around the corner. You may have the heat on and winter blankets out, but have you taken care of the basic maintenance tasks to winterize your home? The best time to prepare your home for winter is before constant […] READ MORE
5 Things to Look For in Your Gutter Protection System October 22, 2018February 6, 2019Chelsea WelshGutter Protection, Gutters If you’ve decided that you never want to clean your gutters again, you have two choices: either plan on paying someone to do it regularly, or invest in gutter guards. In the end, most homeowners decide that gutter guards are the most economical and effective option. Whether you’re looking for the best gutter guards for […] READ MORE
Do Gutter Covers Work? It Depends October 8, 2018October 8, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter 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 […] READ MORE
Is Your Gutter Cleaner Ripping You Off? September 11, 2018September 10, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters 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 […] READ MORE
Early Signs of Gutter Problems August 15, 2018August 7, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters 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 […] READ MORE
8 Essential Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep Pests Away August 1, 2018August 6, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters 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 […] READ MORE
How to Create Your Own Vertical Gutter Garden` April 20, 2018April 6, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter 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 […] READ MORE
How to Inspect the Exterior of Your Home March 2, 2018December 26, 2018Chelsea WelshHome 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 […] READ MORE
What Causes Gutters to Clog? May 8, 2013November 20, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter Maintenance, Gutters, Uncategorized Why is the sky blue? Why do birds fly in formation? Why do leaves turn from green to brown in the fall? Why do fools fall in love? “WHY do they fall in luh-huvvv?” It’s not practical to solve all of these mysteries here. But since this is a blog about gutter protection, it is […] READ MORE
The 5 Most Common Spring Gutter Problems (and Solutions) April 19, 2013February 4, 2019Chelsea WelshGutter Maintenance, Uncategorized There are a lot of things to like about spring: mild weather, flowers blooming, longer days, and outdoor gatherings. On the other side of the ledger, spring also brings allergy flare-ups, more rain, and gutter problems. You can’t do much about allergens or rainfall, but you can address the gutter issues that go hand-in-hand with […] READ MORE
Does a Homeowner Really Need Gutters? April 4, 2013August 9, 2017Chelsea WelshGutters, Uncategorized You may have heard someone complain incessantly about the problems they are having with their gutters. (Maybe that someone is the person in the mirror.) You hear tales of woe that include aesthetically-displeasing rust spots or holes, misshapen or separated gutter sections, ice dams, unwanted animal habitats, and runoff water that trickles, pours, and gushes […] READ MORE
The 8 Stupidest Things Homeowners Do to Their Gutters February 22, 2013February 4, 2019Chelsea WelshGutter Maintenance, Gutters, Uncategorized You have to admit: gutters are a pretty smart way to channel roof runoff water away from a building’s foundation; which makes it all the more mystifying why some people do stupid things with their gutters. Here are nine of the most dimwitted gutter-related stories you’ll find anywhere 1. Thaw gutter ice with a blowtorch. […] READ MORE
Friend This Funny Rain Gutter Facebook Page December 29, 2012February 4, 2019Chelsea WelshGutter 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 […] READ MORE
Expert Advice on Landscape/Exterior Home Design December 28, 2012March 13, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter-Related Health & Safety, Gutters, Uncategorized It’s common for homeowners to try and spruce up the front of their home. But there are so many options available that it’s difficult to know where to begin. And the last thing you want to do is make a landscaping mistake that actually decreases your home’s value instead of increasing it. So we turned […] READ MORE
Get Gutter Helmet and Reclaim 250 Hours of Your Life December 27, 2012February 4, 2019Chelsea WelshGutter Maintenance, Gutter-Related Health & Safety, Gutters, Uncategorized It’s practically a universal truth about homeownership: nobody likes having to clean out their gutters. You have to balance precariously on a ladder, scrape out slimy debris, and get all wet and dirty in the process. But perhaps the biggest downside to cleaning your gutters is the amount of time spent performing a thankless chore […] READ MORE
The 5 Most Creative Gutter Company Features December 26, 2012November 13, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter Maintenance, Gutters, Uncategorized Gutter installation is a fairly straightforward process … most of the time. So you wouldn’t necessarily expect to associate creativity with the company that you contract with to put up new gutters. However, there are a few companies thinking outside the box when it comes to creative tools, add-ons, and other features. Here are five […] READ MORE
5 Weird Stories About Gutters and Roofs December 25, 2012October 11, 2017Chelsea WelshGutter Protection, Gutter-Related Health & Safety, Gutters, Uncategorized There are two things about buildings that many people take for granted: gutters and roofs. That’s largely because folks tend to focus more on the visual elements of a structure like its facade, exterior paint, or overall architecture. However, there are quite a few weird stories out there involving roofs and gutters. Here are five […] READ MORE
The History of Gutters: A Timeline December 24, 2012March 13, 2018Chelsea WelshGutters, Uncategorized Since you are interested in keeping your gutters clean of debris, it’s possible that you may be wondering how gutters came to be in the first place. Believe it or not, gutters have a long and storied existence that spans several millennia. So unless you already learned all about the history of gutters in your […] READ MORE
When Is a Gutter an Accessory to a Crime? December 22, 2012November 7, 2018Chelsea WelshGutter-Related Health & Safety, Gutters, Uncategorized You don’t usually put the words “gutter” and “crime” in the same sentence. That’s usually true except when a gutter is… 1. …used to climb up onto a home by a burglar. For “enterprising” criminals, a gutter can serve as a handhold, which can be used to pull himself up onto a second story roof […] READ MORE
Roofs and Gutters Gone Wild: The 5 Coolest Videos of Holiday Decorations December 21, 2012August 8, 2017Chelsea WelshGutters, Uncategorized Eleven months out of the year, the roofs and gutters on a home are completely utilitarian — and usually quite boring. But during the month of December, some homes are strung with elaborate light displays and are turned into incredible works of art. Here are five videos of some of the coolest holiday decorations to […] READ MORE
