While most homeowners are keenly aware of basic structures like trusses and beams when it comes to their roof, many don’t realize the importance of soffits and fascia boards. Soffits and fascia boards are the materials that are used to seal up the edges of the roof and finish out…
While having the appropriate gutters is essential to making sure that water flows away from your home, where it ends up once it leaves the gutters can be just as important. Installing a K-Guard Gutter System on your home is the first step you should take to protect your property….
Among the biggest benefits of installing a K-Guard Leaf Free Gutter System is its ability to withstand leaking. This one K-Guard advantage can save you thousands by not having to repair water damage to your home and hours of worrying about whether your gutters will hold-up. Because of their revolutionary…
The phrase “saving for a rainy day” was obviously coined by someone who knew the expenses associated with the fixing of home drainage problems. With spring showers in the forecast, it’s especially important to understand the connection between overflowing gutters and downspouts with damage to your home. With a K-Guard…
Alarming statistics from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons tell us 500,000 people in the U.S. are treated for injuries stemming from ladder accidents each year. About 300 of those accidents prove to be fatal. Older people are especially vulnerable to ladder accidents, and their injuries are often more severe….
Let’s face it, ice isn’t exactly a good thing for your home. We all know that burst pipes can cost a family a tremendous amount of money, which is why so many emphasize the fact that you should keep your pipes warm during the winter. However, this isn’t the only…
As we celebrate the holidays and move into a new year, we can’t help but be retrospective and hopeful about the future. The winter skies hang close over us while we nestle comfortably in our homes. As you consider what resolutions to make that will make your life better and…
Not to toot our own horn, but we think the K-Guard Leaf-free Gutter Guard is the best gutter system in the marketplace today. Hands down. No contest. The competition is tough, but our K-Guard leaf-free system is tougher, so when you compare apples to apples, other systems just don’t measure…
You tell yourself the same thing every year, “this is the last time I’m climbing up this ladder.” You’ve been dreaming about the day when your roof is leaf-free, you can put the blower and ladder away and get your mind off cleaning out the gutters and onto important things…
When thinking about a good gutter system, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is the expense. While owning a home can be a real pleasure, the expenses can oftentimes quickly add up. From deciding which colors to paint your walls to the flowers you’ll plant in your garden,…
Did you know that installing leaf guards onto your home’s gutters could eliminate the need for regular unclogging? Cleaning gutters can be a dangerous exercise and scaling ladders on a seasonal basis is not only unsafe but also an inefficient and outdated means of taking care of your property. Shrewd…
As a homeowner, considering the best leaf gutter systems may be the last thing on your mind. After all, our tendency is to focus on only the most obvious areas of home improvement — such as a dated kitchen or an uninspiring bedroom — before taking notice of preventative solutions…
Traditional gutters aren’t usually installed with a leaf guard. If you’ve just moved into your new home, or haven’t taken much notice of your gutter system, chances are you may be collecting a little more than rainwater. An open-topped gutter system isn’t the most effective solution to protecting your house…
Knowing the difference between regular and seamless gutter guard systems isn’t a usual requirement for owning a home, but can make all the difference in keeping your property as low maintenance as possible. If you want to spend less time cleaning and maintaining gutters and more time enjoying your living…
Is your gutter system doing its job as it’s supposed to? Technology has come a long way from traditional open-topped gutters, but many are still dealing with their legacy — clogged gutters, water-stained facades, rotting fascia boards and more seriously, damage to property foundations and roofs. Add to the equation…
Spring has sprung and the rain has come. With this rain, your gutters are going to be doing plenty of work directing the rain into good locations that don’t cause erosion to your foundation. However, since Winter stripped all the tree of their leaves your gutters might be clogged up…
K-Guard gutters have finally solved an age-old problem: how do you keep leaves out of gutters? Cleaning out the gutters used to be an annual tradition (if not more frequently) for many homeowners. Now, however, homeowners can use patented K-Guard gutters that will prevent most leaves from getting in the…
It is awfully easy to forget about your home’s gutters. After all, these pathways are out of sight so they tend to be out of mind until something goes wrong. If you neglect your gutters long enough they will eventually clog, creating the potential for leaks and other problems that…
A New Year’s resolution is a way to make a positive change. Finding the right resolution can be tricky. It needs to be achievable, financially sound, and contribute to your well-being. If you are looking for a resolution that will add value and safety to your life and home, upgrading…
A solid, dependable gutter system is essential for protecting your home. While you may not be thinking about your gutters very much in the wintertime, gutter maintenance during the cold season is crucial for keeping the system functioning properly. Here are some of the best ways that you can protect…