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6 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Leave to Experts

March 15, 2023March 16, 2023Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Regular home maintenance is essential to keeping your living space comfortable and safe. It helps ensure everything in your house is working efficiently. While some chores are easy for homeowners, it’s best to hire experienced professionals for more complex tasks.

5 Snow Removal Mistakes You Need to Stop Making

February 15, 2023February 16, 2023Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Winter weather can be tough on your home in Millersville, MD. Snow and ice accumulation make it difficult to maneuver around the property and can damage the structure of your home if you’re not careful. While snow removal is an essential part of winter preparation for any homeowner or business owner, people make several common […]

Gutters Frozen Solid? Here’s What to Do

January 26, 2023February 15, 2023Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Without functioning gutters and gutter guards, rain and melting snow can cause major damage to your roof and other parts of your home. Unfortunately, Millersville, MD gutters can be prone to freezing during cold winter months. If you have noticed that your gutters are frozen solid this season, here is what you should do:

What You Don’t Know About Ice Dams Can Still Hurt You

January 25, 2023January 26, 2023Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Guards

Gutters play an important role in keeping water away from your home. Without them, rainwater and melting snow can accumulate around your roof and cause serious damage. Cold temperatures can also bring about ice dams, which prevent water from draining properly. This can lead to serious problems for homeowners if left untreated. A gutter shield company discusses […]

3 Ways to Manage Stormwater Runoff

July 26, 2022July 27, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Home Improvement

Stormwater runoff needs to be properly dealt with. If it accumulates or is diverted to the wrong areas, it can cause significant damage to your home. Fortunately, there are several ways to manage this runoff.

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 […]

5 Types of Damage Caused by Gutter Clogs

June 5, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

The damage caused by clogged gutters can be quite extensive and is not the type of damage covered by homeowner’s insurance. If you haven’t looked into gutter protection systems and don’t clean your gutters regularly, you’re leaving your home vulnerable to all sorts of damage. It doesn’t matter the material your gutters are made from […]

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 […]

What Is Your Gutter Cover Made From? (And Why It Matters)

February 14, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Protection

Like gutters, roof gutter guard systems come in many different materials and styles. However, what your gutter guards are made from makes a difference in how they work and how long they last. Different materials endure and work differently. Here are the most common materials you’ll find gutter protection products made from, and why they […]

Differences Between Residential Gutters & Commercial Gutters

February 7, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Gutters are an important part of a roofing system, whether it’s on a home or a business. Their purpose is to funnel water away from the building’s foundation in a safe manner. For homes, that often means water drains into landscaping or the yard, but for businesses, there isn’t always that option. This is just […]

Landlord or Tenant: Who’s Responsible for Gutter Maintenance?

January 7, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

When you rent a home, you enjoy many benefits. From more privacy to more space, for some, a rental property is better than an apartment. However, with these benefits come more responsibilities. In most rental situations, you’re responsible for regular upkeep like mopping floors and shoveling snow. Sometimes you’re also expected to maintain the yard […]

Common Causes of Gutter Leaks (and How to Avoid Them)

December 12, 2018October 21, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

If your gutters begin to leak, they can’t do the job that they’re supposed to do. Rainwater will not effectively flow out downspouts and away from your home. Of course, with proper maintenance and roof gutter guard systems, the chances of a leak are greatly reduced. Here are some common causes of gutter leaks.

Why Homes Without Trees Still Need Gutter Protection

February 15, 2017March 13, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Blog

Just because you don’t have trees in your yard, doesn’t mean you can afford to skimp on gutter protection. Although debris from trees – like leaves and twigs – are some of the main culprits behind gutter clogs, many other types of debris can accumulate in an unprotected gutter, resulting in significant water damage to […]

Consumer Reviews of Gutter Helmet’s No-Clog Gutter Systems

December 18, 2012March 25, 2022Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Gutter Protection, Uncategorized

Advertising may have gotten fancier and more technologically advanced over the past few decades, but the messages proclaimed by advertisers haven’t changed all that much. They always strive to portray their product in the best possible light. But if you want the pros and cons of a product, it’s best to hear from someone who […]

Gutter Helmet vs. Gutter Guardian

November 14, 2012April 7, 2020Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Gutter Protection, Gutters, Uncategorized

vs. Gutter protection systems are designed to repel solid debris like leaves, pine needles, and particulates, while still allowing runoff water to drain into the gutter troughs and flow toward the downspouts. To this end, several different types of gutter protection products have been created. One of the newest entries into the gutter protection marketplace […]

The Latest Tools on the Gutter Cleaning Scene

September 13, 2012April 20, 2020Jeremy Kelsey Gutters, Uncategorized

The Latest Tools on the Gutter Cleaning Scene Companies are always trying to come up with better ways to help people clean their gutters. Some of them invent new products or upgrade old ones. Other companies garner feedback on their existing products to make sure that customers are satisfied with their efficacy. But customer needs […]