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Is your home losing heat through the roof? If so, you surely encounter ice damming. Ice dams are like the unwanted guests of winter. They occur when heat escapes from your home and melts snow on the roof. This melted snow then refreezes at the colder eaves, forming a dam. The heat loss happens for [...

Tips for Installing Rain Barrels with Gutters Installing rain barrels with gutters is a great way to harvest rainwater for various uses. Here are some tips to guide you through the process: Choose the Right Location: Place the rain barrel under a downspout to capture the maximum amount of water. Als...

What is the best exterior window cleaner? The answer is as simple as it gets. Water. Yes, you read that right, water. Water is by far the best thing to wash your exterior windows, but there is a catch. The water must go through a complex process of purification before it ever reaches your window. [&...

Signs Your Gutters Need Cleaning Leaves and debris are visible in the gutters. This sounds like a no-brainer, but visible debris in the gutters is a good reminder to get them cleaned. Overflowing gutters is a telltale sign that gutters need to be cleaned. As a process of elimination, always start wi...

  Not Using Safety Gear Safety first! Don't skip the waterproof, PVC-coated gloves or safety goggles. You never know what you might find up there. Most people do not know that the debris found in your gutters is rotting and bacteria-laden. Because of this, getting it on your hands and face is n...

Can you Clean Gutters in the Winter? Cleaning gutters in the winter can be a bit trickier than in other seasons. The good news it is still possible during those cold months. The job is dangerous, though, if not done correctly, especially where ice dams are a concern. Here are a few tips if you [&hel...

Learn about ice dams: how they form on roofs, potential damage, and prevention tips. Understand the benefits of gutter heating cables to stop ice dams before they form....

Discover why icicles form on your roof. Explore the causes, prevention tips, and how to protect your home from ice dams during the winter in Ohio....

Common Concerns about Gutter Guards If you share some of the common concerns about gutter guards, it's okay. This blog looks to give you the answers you seek. Because there are many questions surrounding covers, homeowners approach the topic with caution for a few reasons. First, there's the initial...

The purpose of gutter rainwater collection, also known as rainwater harvesting, is to capture and store rainwater for various beneficial uses. Here are the purpose and benefits of implementing a gutter rainwater collection system:...