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Quick: name six things that fall from the sky that can end up in your gutters. You probably got five pretty quickly: rain, snow, hail, sleet, and ice. Give up on the last one? Meteorites.
Read Full ArticleNo one likes to repair their gutters. Especially if those gutters aren’t on single-family homes. That’s because commercial structures tend to be larger than residential ones, so the cost of gutter replacement will usually be higher. Here are some examples of the most expensive gutter repair projects in 2013 alone:
Read Full ArticleLet’s pretend that someone gave you $50,000 to improve your home. What projects would you undertake? How important would return on investment be… Oh, wait. You started laughing when you heard the “someone gave you $50,000” line and didn’t hear the rest of the question. Okay. It’s… you can stop now. Really.
Read Full ArticleYou’re looking at the calendar, dreading the week or two ahead. Before you know it, the short, bone-chilling days of winter will be gone, you won’t feel the frigid wind blowing through your hair, and you’ll be longing for the days of shoveling snow and breaking up ice patches. Well, look on the bright side. With the arrival of spring,
Read Full ArticleThe year 2013 already has been a memorable one in terms of winter precipitation. The first two months of the year saw significant snow dropped across different parts of the country. In some of these areas, the accumulation has gotten the better of the roofs and gutters of buildings and homes. Here are some images of the worst instances of roof collapses:
Read Full ArticleMost people don’t normally think about the Internet as an integral tool for do-it-yourselfers. But with the prevalence of instructional videos available in cyberspace, the Web can simplify almost any DIY chore. Gutter cleaning is no exception. Here are the five best videos out there that can help homeowners clean gutters efficiently and safely.
Read Full ArticleEverybody wants their life to be just a little bit easier. Some people go out and buy gadgets, pretty baubles, and luxury items in pursuit of that goal. But if you really want to lower the stress in your life, get a gutter cover. Not convinced? Here are ten reasons why gutter covers simplify your life.
Read Full ArticleThese days, many radio commercials are perceived as being repetitious, cumbersome, and unimaginative. The ones that are advertising the same products (like cars or concerts) seem to always sound the same. Others try to utilize a lame jingle that’s slightly more aurally palatable than fingernails on a chalkboard. But perhaps the most annoying thing about most radio commercials is that
Read Full ArticleThe Internet has made life better for a variety of different pursuits, and home improvement is no exception. Now, do-it-yourselfers can get help from online videos when they want to know how to complete a project themselves and avoid paying someone else to do it. If your DIY list includes installing and/or replacing gutters, here are five videos on the web
Read Full ArticleHow can you determine if one thing is better than another? Well, the first step is deciding on the criteria upon which to base any claims of “better” or “best.” And in the world of gutter guards, you have to know which factors to weigh before figuring out which product is the best choice for you.
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