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The Downspout Extender, Part 1: Protect Your Home From the Threat of Basement Flooding
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey Would you be surprised to learn that one of the most effective ways to prevent basement flooding is with a simple piece of guttering known as a downspout extender? For many homes, this additional section added onto their gutter system...
The Many Benefits of Gutter Protection Systems
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey The main function of gutters is to direct the flow of water away from your house. Not only do they provide additional protection for your roof, gutters also help protect your landscaping and your home’s foundation. As time goes by, your...
April Showers Bring … Overflowing Gutters?
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey After a long winter, most everyone looks forward to the warmer weather of spring, brightly colored flowers and beautiful greenery. However, along with spring comes the need for routine home maintenance, especially with regard to your gutter...
Save Energy & Cut Costs With a Retractable Awning
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey Did you know heat entering your home through window glass is responsible for an estimated 20% of the load on your air conditioner? An excellent way to combat unwanted solar heat gain is by installing a retractable awning. It’s more effective...
4 Tips for a Healthy Roof
Article By: Jeremy Kelsey If you want to start the new year off right, be sure to check your roof and make sure it’s in top condition. After all, maintaining your roof is much less expensive than having to pay for repairs or even a premature roof replacement! To keep...
Spring Home Maintenance: What You Need to Know
Article By: Jeremy Kelsey After a long, cold winter, the arrival of spring is a welcome change. One aspect of spring that’s not quite so enjoyable, however, is the long list of home maintenance tasks that comes with it. As unenjoyable as these chores might be, it’s...
Should You Clean Your Roof or Not?
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey At Gutter Helmet, we frequently remind homeowners of the importance of keeping gutters clean and clear. This is essential to the long-term protection of a home against water damage. When gutters are cleaned regularly (at least twice a year),...
6 Questions to Ask a Gutter Cover Salesman
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey Here at Gutter Helmet, we’ve been in the gutter business for nearly 40 years. In that time, we’ve heard a lot of sales pitches for gutters and gutter protection. If you call for an estimate from a company that carries LeafFilter™, LeafGuard®...
Trust the Professionals to Install Gutter Protection Systems
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey With the wide variety of gutter protection systems available on the market today, it can be hard to know which to choose. The pricing of a gutter guard system is typically figured on a per-foot basis. Many gutter guard companies include the...
4 Smart Reasons to Hire a Professional Gutter Cleaner
Article by: Jeremy Kelsey As tedious as it is, gutter cleaning is a necessary part of responsible home maintenance. Free-flowing gutters ensure that your home can handle the large amounts of water that come with heavy storms. Gutters and downspouts are meant to direct...