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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.

5 Ways That Ice Can Damage Your Home

February 21, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Home Maintenance

One of the most damaging forces in winter is ice. Ice can result from a freeze-thaw cycle after snowfall or from falling temperatures. You may end up with ice-coated trees, icicles hanging from your home or even ice in your pipes. If you’ve looked into the cost of gutter guard systems and thought they were […]

It’s Time to Winterize Your Home

November 12, 2018February 1, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

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 […]

5 Things to Look For in Your Gutter Protection System

October 22, 2018February 6, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Does a Homeowner Really Need Gutters?

April 4, 2013September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters, 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 […]

The 8 Stupidest Things Homeowners Do to Their Gutters

February 22, 2013November 13, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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. […]

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 […]

Expert Advice on Landscape/Exterior Home Design

December 28, 2012September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter-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 […]

Get Gutter Helmet and Reclaim 250 Hours of Your Life

December 27, 2012March 25, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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 […]

The 5 Most Creative Gutter Company Features

December 26, 2012September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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 […]

5 Weird Stories About Gutters and Roofs

December 25, 2012November 15, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter 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 […]