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
Popular Home Improvement Projects That Save Time & Money June 10, 2022June 14, 2022Jeremy KelseyHome Improvement Are you planning to renovate your home this summer? This can be a great way to improve your comfort and quality of life, and there are many home improvement projects that you can do to help you save time and money. If you are making improvements to your roof and gutter system, you’ll need to […] 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
Early Fall Is a Great Time to Invest in the Best Gutter Protection August 24, 2020September 7, 2020Jeremy KelseyGutter Protection Rain gutter covers are a type of gutter protection that works to keep water flowing freely through the gutter system by preventing leaves and debris from getting into the gutter. Gutter protection has grown increasingly popular in recent years and for good reason: it greatly reduces the occurrence of water damage to structures due to […] READ MORE
How Professionals Clean Your Gutters October 4, 2019October 21, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters 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 […] READ MORE
5 Things to Look For in Your Gutter Protection System October 22, 2018February 6, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutter 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
8 Ways to Save Money on Gutter Cleaning October 15, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutter 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. READ MORE
Do Gutter Covers Work? It Depends October 8, 2018October 8, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutter 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
Infographic: 8 Essential Home Maintenance Tasks to Keep Pests Away September 28, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyInfographics 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. READ MORE
Infographic: Your Fall Gutter Cleaning Checklist September 17, 2018November 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutters 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! READ MORE
8 Ways to Keep Birds Out of Your Gutters June 15, 2018September 9, 2019Jeremy KelseyGutters 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. READ MORE
Are Your Gutters a Fire Hazard? June 8, 2018November 20, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutters 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 […] READ MORE
Getting Your Money’s Worth: Which Home Improvements Add the Most Value May 9, 2018December 26, 2018Jeremy KelseyHome 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 […] READ MORE
How to Create Your Own Vertical Gutter Garden` April 20, 2018April 6, 2018Jeremy KelseyGutter 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, 2018Jeremy KelseyHome 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
[VIDEO] Gutter Helmet® Customer Testimonial: Robbie R. December 13, 2016October 30, 2017Jeremy KelseyFeatured 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. READ MORE
How to Rake Fallen Leaves Like a Pro November 15, 2016December 6, 2018Jeremy KelseyBlog, 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 […] READ MORE
Frozen Gutters? Ice Dams? With Helmet Heat®, Not This Year November 10, 2016February 1, 2017Jeremy KelseyFeatured 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 […] READ MORE
Why You Shouldn’t Prune Trees and Bushes in the Fall November 3, 2016February 4, 2019Jeremy KelseyFeatured 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 […] READ MORE
