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Gutters
Can Gutter Guards Handle Heavy Rain?
Gutter Guards and Heavy Rain: What to Know Gutter guards help keep leaves, branches, and other debris out of your gutters so rainwater can move easily through the system and away from your house. You can find them in different styles like screen, mesh, and micro-mesh, but they all aim to prevent clogs, cut down…
Siding
Can Vinyl Siding Stand Up to Frigid Temperatures
Vinyl Siding & Cold Weather Brrr … it’s cold outside. But when winter winds blow, it doesn’t just make you shiver. Low temperatures and freezing precipitation affect your home’s exterior, too, particularly if you have vinyl siding on your home. Due to its chemical makeup, vinyl is notoriously sensitive to temperature changes. While it’s usually…
Other Home Projects
How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
We know that fire advisories are becoming more intense, and at times more frequent, because of factors like climate change. It is important for homeowners to feel prepared. Experts say there are a number of general tips that can help with home wildfire protection. Here’s what you need to know. What Steps to Take to Help…
Windows
How to Prepare Your Home For a Blizzard
When the winter weather outside is frightful, dealing with the aftermath of a blizzard is certainly not delightful. Harsh winter weather can wreak havoc in numerous ways — from keeping you stuck in the house to causing power outages to damaging your home — so knowing how to prepare for a blizzard is a priority.…
Roofing
Roof Snow Guards: Does Your Roof Need Them?
After a period of heavy snowfall, who isn’t relieved to see the sun shining and melting the remnants of harsh winter weather away? Although it may be a welcome sight, melting snow can cause more problems than you may realize. Roof snow guards might be a good investment. These products keep snow in place on…
Siding
Spotting and Repairing Siding Damage After a Storm
While designed to weather the elements, a severe storm can lead to wind or hail damage on siding. Homeowners need to be able to identify siding damage, so you can quickly restore your home’s privacy, safety, and comfort. If left untreated, water can seep in and cause larger problems. Fortunately, spotting siding damage is typically…
Windows
Do My Home Windows Need Screens?
Homeowners often weigh whether or not their home’s windows need screens. Let’s face it, screens are not always the most visually appealing feature of a home’s exterior. However, believe it or not, passersby will likely never notice the screens from the sidewalk, and window screens can provide homes with a variety of benefits. Let’s discuss…
Gutters
How to Prep Rain Gutters Ahead of Storm Season
With hurricane season getting worse each year, it’s more important than ever for homeowners to get ready for severe weather. In 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a 60% chance of above-normal hurricane activity, making it the seventh year in a row with high activity. Hurricanes can seriously damage home exteriors, including…