All it takes is one rainstorm to pour gallons of water into your basement, leaving you with not only a lot of water damage but also potential mold and electrical problems, amongst other things. If you want to avoid basement flooding, you need to take these necessary prevention steps to protect your home. How Do… Read more »

Beyond causing skin irritation in the form of itchy bites, mosquitos can carry dangerous diseases that they can infect you with. We’re sure that you’ve tried every which way to keep yourself mosquito-free, but there are a few extra ways you can avoid mosquito bites. How to Avoid Mosquito Bites Wear Repellent If you know… Read more »

Dear Steve, Hi, Gary the Gutter, here! I hope you’ve been doing well — because I sure haven’t been! Whoops, sorry about that. I didn’t mean to get that aggressive that quickly. But actually…now that I already have — what kind of monster are you?! I’ve tried to hold my tongue, but there’s only so… Read more »

If you had to rank the most dangerous household chores, gutter cleaning would probably be at the top of the list. Let’s be honest — unless you’re a professional, there’s nothing safe about climbing up a ladder and scaling the side of your home, but unless you have gutter guards, it’s a necessary task to… Read more »

Do you notice that your gutters are spilling over when it rains? How about pools of water around your downspouts? If you have, it’s probably because you’re not taking proper care of your gutter system. If you want to avoid damage to your home, you need to start caring for your gutters and downspouts. How… Read more »

Plenty of people love that summer brings warm weather, longer days, and plenty of fun. But no one loves that summer also brings plenty of bugs. All the mosquitoes and other annoying insects we were glad to be rid of in winter have returned to wreak havoc on our outdoor activities. While it may be… Read more »

Now that it’s summertime, you’re going to be spending a lot of time with your family and entertaining guests. While all you need in order to have a good time is your loved ones, there’s no harm in beefing up your backyard scene to amp up the vibe. Use these fun ideas to improve your backyard and… Read more »

When you purchase a new home, there a lot of things going through your head. You have to remember town ordinances, what days the garbage and recycling go out, and all the responsibilities that come with protecting perhaps the biggest investment you’ve made in your life. With that as your main priority, you’ll want to… Read more »

When you go to clean out your gutter (because we know you’ll take our advice and do so) you might notice that certain areas are sagging away from your roof. This can cause damage to your roof, fascia, and the gutters themselves, not to mention prevent the gutters from doing their job, so it’s important… Read more »