Anyone who lives in Michigan knows winter brings a new set of prep work to keep a house comfortable, warm and ready to take on the harsh winter elements. To ensure your home is ready for the cold time of the year, use the following winter maintenance tips. […]
Why do rainbows form? Why do birds fly south for the winter? Why do gutters need to be cleaned? Inquisitive kids and homeowners alike often demand answers to questions. We can quickly dismiss the first two questions (refraction; plentiful resources), but the third puzzle needs a bit of work to clear up the clog. [...]
Numbers are funny things. What is the difference between five inches and six inches? One inch, you say. How about 40 percent more? Confusing, right? How are you supposed to know the size of gutters your Canton-area home needs? […]
Your Canton-area home needs new gutters, but now you have to choose between seamless and seamed gutters. Just what is the difference between seamless gutters and regular gutters? What’s the big deal? […]
Work ethic is an American tradition; all work is noble. Except. Except when you have to rouse yourself from bed on a Saturday and climb a rickety ladder to clean gutters. That kind of work? Not so noble, and the #1 reason gutter covers are a good idea. […]
At our latitudes, our beautiful earth has four seasons. Can you tell which of them — spring, summer, fall, winter — is also gutter cleaning season? […]
The itsy bitsy spider uses them for getting around. But what is the purpose of downspouts? Are downspouts necessary? Please allow us to shower you with information about the purpose and value of downspouts. […]
The longest object you can mail, according to the U.S. Postal Service, is 130 inches in combined length and girth. This means you could, in theory, mail someone a 5-inch gutter that was just over eight feet long. So how do seamless gutters end up on your home? […]
What makes a house? Walls, a roof, a floor, and some windows and doors. Do you need a basement for a house to be a home? No. Do you need gutters? That depends. […]
You can pick any two events from this list: rotten wood, cracked foundations, mold and mildew, ruined attic insulation. Which two do you pick? If you think that is ridiculous, then you are opting to replace your gutters now, not later. Why? All those events can damage your Canton-area home if you wait to replace [...]
