If you’ve purchased a SolarShield retractable awning for your home, you already know that this unique product can protect your furniture from sun damage, reduce your energy consumption and make being outside a whole lot more comfortable on hot days. Like other outdoor home upgrades, your SolarShield retractable awning will need some periodic cleaning and… Read more »
Clean Your Gutters to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
Summer may be winding down, but it’s still mosquito season. If you’re one of the many homeowners who put off cleaning their gutters, you may be unwittingly creating the perfect habitat for these pesky creatures. Here’s what happens: As twigs and leaves fall from trees onto your roof, they get washed into your downspouts and… Read more »
Prevent Sun Damage to Outdoor Patio Furniture With These Tips
You already know that the sun can damage your skin, but did you know that it can also damage your outdoor patio furniture by bleaching fabrics and making plastics turn weak and brittle? The good news is, you can prevent sun damage to your furniture and keep enjoying it for many years to come with… Read more »
Enjoy the Benefits of a SolarShield Retractable Awning This Summer
Picture this: it’s a bright summer day, and you’d like to spend some time outside on your patio. The problem is, it’s too darn hot! What’s more, your outdoor furniture is fading in the sun. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to these problems—the SolarShield retractable awning by Toff Industries, Inc. This fantastic product offers several… Read more »
Keep Wildlife out of Your Gutters With These Helpful Tips
Did you know that residential gutter systems can become havens for local wildlife if they’re not properly cleaned and maintained? From birds to squirrels and even disease-carrying mosquitoes, we’ve seen all kinds of critters in residential gutters over the years. The good news is, there are steps you can take to prevent small animals from… Read more »
How Does the Helmet Heat System Prevent Snow and Ice Damage?
The GH Helmet Heat system from Keystone Gutter Helmet is a highly-effective way to protect the structural integrity of your roof and help it withstand harsh winter weather conditions. How does the helmet heat system do its job and prevent snow and ice damage? Let’s take a closer look. Your roof was not designed to… Read more »
Are Your Home’s Downspouts Properly Positioned?
The best gutter system in the world can’t protect your home from water damage without the help of its downspouts. Downspouts are the components that channel the water from your gutters away from your home’s foundation. When downspouts do not work correctly, your home can become vulnerable to roof rot, landscape erosion, basement seepage and… Read more »
Designing a Gym in Your Basement
We always support an effort to stay in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle. But the prices some of those gym memberships go for can sometimes deter people from getting in their daily workouts. If you’re big into fitness but not that big into expensive gym prices, why not bring the equipment to you and… Read more »
Is My Landlord Responsible for My Gutters?
One of the perks of renting versus buying a home is that you typically have some everyday maintenance chores taken care of for you, rather than having to do that yourself. While these tasks can range from cutting the lawn to shoveling the sidewalk, there’s another important task that needs to be handled — your… Read more »