Winter is almost here! While snow is beautiful, the cold temperatures, freezing rain, and ice that accompany it can pose water damage and other problems for your home. A common problem in winter is freezing downspouts, as debris from fall can block the water flow in your downspout or gutters, causing stagnant water in your pipes to freeze. Here are a few tips when dealing with your frozen downspouts.   Prevent Your Downspouts from Freezing Of…

When fall arrives, it’s time to prepare for the stormy, rainy, snowy winter months ahead. Among your top priorities should be gutter cleaning and repair. Here are some ways to keep your roof draining and the water flowing freely all winter long. Ready for the colder months ahead? Check out this home maintenance checklist. 1. Clean leaves and other debris out of the gutters. An old plastic spatula makes a great tool for cleaning debris…

1. Clean your gutters thoroughly Use that hose one last time before it’s wrapped up for the season to flush out your gutters. Spend an entire weekend climbing up that ladder to properly remove all the natural debris that has managed to fill up your gutters and downspouts. Give them a high-pressure spray down, and then put on some gloves to wipe away all of the remaining debris. To really finish it off and get…

Ways to use fallen leaves in your yard. Does your yard look like this every fall?  Have you ever wondered what you can do with the leaves that fall other than bagging them up?  Why not put them to good use around your home?  Here are a few ways to use fall leaves. Nobody likes doing it but it has to be done. Fallen leaves rustle underfoot. They smell good. The wind sometimes whips them…

The wait is over!  Our new Hallett DuraFlo is here! Why Hallett DuraFlo?  Helps prevent clogged gutters. Overflowing gutters can damage your basement, foundation, landscaping and shrubbery, costing you money. Will not void your roof warranty. DuraFlo is installed under the first row of shingles, NOT SCREWED TO YOUR ROOF. DuraFlo is installed over your existing gutters. When installing DuraFlo there is no need to replace your gutters or downspouts. Professionally installed. A factory-trained dealer…