When I was growing up one of my least favorite chores was cleaning the gutters. It’s scary climbing a ladder and the disgusting things that you find up there can be haunting. That’s why most people put off cleaning their gutters. It’s a hassle and frankly, most of us have the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. But the truth is the gutter is the life blood of your home. Continue reading "4 Ways Clogged Gutters Will Destroy Your Home"
Fall is here! Leaves are changing, kids are dreaming up their Halloween costumes, and plants are smiling in the rain. Life is revolving around pumpkin spice and football. Yes, fall is here at last – are your gutters going to be in shape? Overflowing gutters are the number one cause of basement water problems and cracked foundations. Failing to maintain your gutters can become a costly repair to your home. Continue reading "Fall Gutter Warning"
You’re probably thinking, ‘but Window Genie, it’s been fall for like… a week!’ We know, BUT it’s never too early to start your pre-winter check-up. We’re sharing a fantastic list from the home improvement master himself, Bob Vila... Continue reading "Winter Prep Checklist For Your Home"
Most people can handle their to-do list inside the home, but how many of you have the time, supplies, ability or desire to completely clean your siding, gutters, or roofs? Ladders are scary and dangerous, but so is someone who hasn’t had experience with a pressure washer. Too often these chores fall to the wayside, but don’t let ‘em! No more excuses: Window Genie is here to offer help. Continue reading "What Chores You Should Leave to Professionals"
For a lot of America fall is a time to celebrate. Football is back, leaves are changing, and pumpkin flavoring is everywhere. But as summer starts winding down our homes might need a re-freshening. Spring cleaning is all about clearing the clutter and brightening our homes up. Fall cleaning is really about getting your home ready for colder weather. Here are a few things that we recommend you get done before fall is in full swing. Continue reading "End of Summer Cleaning List"
Gutters are an important part of your home’s infrastructure – they’re the keystone to the survival of your home. They protect your home’s foundation by channeling water away from its base. They also prevent erosion. So not having gutters is not an option, but neither is having clogged ones. But cleaning gutters can be an annoying and dangerous task.
A lot of homeowners opt for gutter guards. Gutter guards are designed to keep debris and animals out of your gutters, while keeping the water flowing away from the house. We could spend several paragraphs debating which guard is best, but shouldn’t the real question be “Should I even get gutter guards?”
Continue reading "The Truth About Gutter Guards"
Ignoring your gutters can get you into a lot of trouble! If you’re not sure of how to clean your gutters, or simply don’t want to do it… you’re not alone! Gutter cleaning is one of the most commonly overlooked but NECESSARY chores. A proper maintenance routine calls for at least two clean-outs a year to avoid costly, irreversible damage to your home. We’re here to offer some fun facts and tips on how to keep your home happy and healthy.
If you weren’t already convinced of the importance of gutter cleaning… here are a few “fun facts” that should scare you straight.
Continue reading "Gutter Cleaning: a Necessary Evil"The benefits of clean gutters speak for themselves. When water can flow smoothly and freely away from the house, it reduces the risk of water damage to the home, roof and yard. Let’s look at the importance of gutter cleaning and repair.
Continue reading "Gutter Cleaning and Repair"If you’ve decided to tackle the gutters this year, you may need a few gutter cleaning tips here and there to make sure you’re doing it as efficiently and safely as possible.
Continue reading "Top 5 Gutter Cleaning Tips"The balmy summer weather seems to have broken at last. Now, leaves are changing, kids are dreaming up their Halloween costumes, and plants are smiling in the rain.
Yes, fall is here at last – are your gutters going to be in shape?
Continue reading "3 Reasons Your Home Needs Gutter Cleaning and Repair This Fall"
