A Conversation About Gutter Guards
29 Jan, 2015
This may be a controversial post because icicles hanging from gutters isn’t a good thing, right? If you’re a homeowner who recently installed gutter guards and woke up to see icicles hanging from your...
26 Jan, 2015
When inviting a contractor into your home, it’s natural to ask, “How long has your company been in business?”, “Are you a member of the Better Business Bureau?”, and “Can you provide references?” These...
19 Jan, 2015
It’s January, and we’re getting a brief respite from the bitterly cold Arctic blast that has covered much of the US for the past few weeks. If you are looking out the window wondering...
29 May, 2011
April 08, 2011 | By William Hageman | Tribune Newspapers It’s one of the rites of spring. And of fall too. Homeowners drag out the ladder and spend the better part of a day...
1 Mar, 2011
After another cold and snowy winter, the last thing you probably want to do this spring is climb your ladder to clean your gutters. Here are several reasons why this unpopular seasonal chore is...
10 Feb, 2011
The most expansive winter storm on record has passed, electrical power has been restored, kids are back in school, and the trees and limbs that snapped like toothpicks under the weight of enveloping ice...
25 Jan, 2011
We have a pretty good sense about how gutter guards perform during the spring, summer and fall, but how do they stand up in the winter when temperatures drop below freezing and it’s snowing...
30 Nov, 2010
I recently received an inquiry from a homeowner in California with the following questions: I’m considering installing a Perforated Metal Gutter Guard on my home gutters. I have a wood shake roof and trees...
4 Aug, 2010
After years of requests and complaints from Consumer Reports magazine readers, subscribers will be pleased to see that this non-profit product rating organization has finally tested and reported on nearly 20 professional-grade and do-it-yourself...
4 Aug, 2010
After years of consumer complaints from subscribers, Consumers Reports magazine ranks the top professional- and DIY-grade gutter guards in its September 2010 issue.
21 Jul, 2010
I like to build companies from scratch. I guess I’m a glutton for punishment! If you have ever done it, you know how gratifying it can be. If you haven’t done it, I encourage...
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