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 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 […]

8 Ways to Save Money on Gutter Cleaning

October 15, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutter Maintenance, Gutter Protection, Gutters

Fall is here and it’s time to start thinking about your gutters and how you’re going to get them clean before winter. If you haven’t budgeted for a cleaning and don’t want to spend a lot of money, here are eight ideas to help you save.

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 […]

Infographic: 8 Essential Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep Pests Away

September 28, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Infographics

There are two keys to preventing and controlling the presence of bugs, rodents and other pests: blocking possible entry points and eliminating sources of food, water and shelter. In the infographic below, we’ve listed eight essential home maintenance tasks that will help to keep pests away.

Infographic: Your Fall Gutter Cleaning Checklist

September 17, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

Fall season is gutter cleaning season! If the thought of mucking out your gutters feels a little intimidating, we’ve got a handy infographic to help you get ready for the task. If you’re still not looking forward to it, never fear—your local Gutter Helmet® dealer has your back!

Keeping Birds Out Of Your Gutter Infographics

8 Ways to Keep Birds Out of Your Gutters

June 15, 2018September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

You may enjoying seeing a bird fly through your yard or land in a nearby tree. Having bird babies around is a fun experience too – except when their parents have built a nest in your gutters.

Are Your Gutters a Fire Hazard?

June 8, 2018November 20, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Gutters

As many parts of the country head into the dry summer season, you may begin seeing reminders about fire prevention around the home. Common precautions include removing dried yard waste, trimming tree limbs that hang over your home and cutting back any shrubs around your air conditioning unit. Something many homeowners forget to include on […]

Getting Your Money’s Worth: Which Home Improvements Add the Most Value

May 9, 2018December 26, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Home Improvement

Every year, Remodeling magazine ranks the return on investment for more than 20 common remodeling projects. In this year’s Cost vs. Value Report, ROI ranged from 47.6% all the way up to 98.3% when you look at national averages. The winner for the highest ROI was an upscale garage door replacement, costing about $3,500 and […]

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 […]

[VIDEO] Gutter Helmet® Customer Testimonial: Robbie R.

December 13, 2016October 30, 2017Jeremy Kelsey Featured Articles, Gutter Protection

Robbie R. of Neptune Beach, FL, hates ladders. Luckily for him, there’s a product that ensures he will never have to get on a ladder again! We’re pleased to add Robbie’s story to our collection of gutter guard reviews.

How to Rake Fallen Leaves Like a Pro

November 15, 2016December 6, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Blog, Featured Articles

If you have trees on or around your property, your regular home maintenance will include raking up fallen leaves from the lawn, garden, walkways and other areas around your home. Here are some helpful tips to rake fallen leaves like a pro! Start with a Calm, Dry Day First of all, pick a day when […]

Frozen Gutters? Ice Dams? With Helmet Heat®, Not This Year

November 10, 2016February 1, 2017Jeremy Kelsey Featured Articles, Helmet Heat®

For more than 35 years, Gutter Helmet® has been America’s most trusted brand of gutter guard. Our innovative gutter protection system is designed to not only keep leaves out of gutters, it blocks all debris – so you’ll never have to worry about cleaning your gutters again! It’s a better choice than gutter screens because […]

Why You Shouldn’t Prune Trees and Bushes in the Fall

November 3, 2016February 4, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Featured Articles, Home & Garden

There is a popular myth about pruning that, if followed, can leave your plants weaker instead of strengthening them. Too many gardeners end up pruning bushes and trees in the fall, unaware that fall pruning stimulates new growth that weakens the plants going into winter. While raking and mulching are essential, pruning is not. You […]

9 Handy Tips to Winterize Your Garden

October 20, 2016February 1, 2017Jeremy Kelsey Blog

As the seasons change, it is important to winterize your garden in preparation for harsh weather. Just like a great lawn, what you do now can have a huge impact on the health and success of next year’s garden. Some steps to take include measures to keep your plants hydrated, clean up debris, add mulch […]

How to Put Fall Leaves to Work Around Your Yard

October 18, 2016September 9, 2019Jeremy Kelsey Featured Articles, Uncategorized

As the gardening season comes to a close, you have probably considered what to do with the leaves accumulating in your yard. In addition to putting fall leaves to work by making compost, there are other methods of using leaves, such as insulating plants, improving soil and mulching. As part of your home maintenance for […]

Gutter Guard Reviews: What Our Customers are Saying

October 13, 2016March 13, 2018Jeremy Kelsey Featured Articles, Gutter Protection

It’s no secret that at Gutter Helmet®, we take pride in our products. We know that for many homeowners, installation of the Gutter Helmet system is life-changing because it means they never have to clean their gutters again! We are careful to include only the best installers in our extensive nationwide dealer network, those who […]

Early Fall is a Great Time to Invest in the Best Gutter Protection

September 25, 2014October 12, 2017Jeremy Kelsey Blog, Gutter Protection, Uncategorized

Gutter covers are a type of leaf protection with the purpose of keeping water flowing freely through the gutter system by preventing debris from getting into the gutter. Gutter protection has grown increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It greatly reduces the chance of water damage to a structure due to overflowing […]