Do you really need rain gutters to divert water from your home to avoid damage? Not necessarily. Rain gutters can effectively divert rainwater away from a building’s foundation, but they are not the only option. There are several other ways to divert rainwater...
Gardening in rain gutters is all the rage these days. However, quite a few plants thrive in a rain gutter environment. The thought of strawberries in rain gutters may never have crossed your mind, but you can turn your humdrum gutters into a place to grow rain gutter...
Leaf guards for gutters are designed to protect your gutters from dirt, debris, and fallen shrub rubbish, such as twigs and leaves. Before we dive into whether or not you still need to clean your gutters even if you have leaf guards, let’s take a look at what a leaf...
Installing most types of siding is fairly straightforward; it just takes a well-planned layout and the right tools for the job. House siding trends change just like home interior trends do. Masonite siding was all the rage in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and that gave way to...
Leaf gutters can be a real game-changer for those who tend to neglect their rain gutters until they can no longer serve their purpose. They can also save homeowners hours of work during spring cleaning. But if you don’t already have a leaf filter on your gutters, you...
