When you buy a home, you might suddenly find yourself needing to be an expert on a wide variety of home care and improvement projects that you have no experience with at all. Rather than allowing yourself to be overwhelmed by those responsibilities, you need to dive in and educate yourself as much as you…

There is no doubt that foundation damage is a major problem for homeowners. Foundation damage is a prime cause of cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings. In addition, foundation problems can result in stuck doors and windows, and severe foundation damage can threaten the structural integrity of a home. That is why homeowners should take…

Your gutters are the most essential part of your home’s exterior drainage system. You want to take care of them so they last as long as possible. Keeping them cleaned and maintained is the best way to extend their life and keep them in excellent working condition. Here are five ways to get the most…

Some people think of gutters as merely a convenience or home feature that is nice to have but not really necessary. However, the truth is that gutters are a necessity if you want to protect your substantial investment in a house. Even more so, well-functioning gutters are critical for guarding the well-being of your home…

Keeping your gutters clean is no easy task! In fact, it can be downright dangerous, not to mention expensive. Of course, gutters are an essential part of your home, responsible for protecting your roof, foundation and basement. To do this, your gutters must be cleaned at least twice a year. But, what if there was…

Every time it rains, the gutter system on your home quietly directs water away from your home’s walls and foundation. But did you know that gutters have been around for centuries? While gutters’ appearance may have changed over the years, their purpose has remained the same. To explore why gutters are so important, let’s look…

“French drain” is a fancy name for a long pipe set in a shallow trench. A French drain is installed in an area where it’s necessary to drain water away from a vulnerable or flood-prone spot. The trench is dug from the waterlogged area to the area where the drain will empty, and it’s set…

As a homeowner, you know that leaves, twigs, and other debris can gum up your gutters. But did you know that common household pests can also cause obstructions, trough warping, and gutter overflow? In fact, pests can be one of the worst hazards to affect your gutters because certain species also carry diseases, damage home…

You rely on your gutters to route water away from your roof, siding, and foundation to minimize the impact of precipitation on your property. However, low-quality gutters, improper installation, or poor system design can contribute to a number of gutter problems, including those listed in our blog “10 of the Most Common Gutter Issues.” For…

You know you need to keep your gutters clear so they function properly. When leaves and other debris obstruct your gutters, water can’t exit out the downspout as efficiently. Instead, water pools inside your gutters, weighing them down. The extra weight may pull your gutters off of your home, or the extra water could slosh…