I like gutter screens. I think that they are the least expensive, most effective form of  leaf protection. Not only that, but there very easy to install. Typically they come in 3 foot sections that you tuck under your starter course of shingles, then hook on the front lip of ...Continue reading...

It seems that today everyone is trying to "build a better mouse trap" when it comes to rain gutter leaf protection. Gutter filters, gutter foam products, the gutter brush, etc. are all hot topics as America's Baby Boomers reach retirement age and are looking for ways to reduce the amount ...Continue reading...

Over the past eight or so years, gutter hoods or surface tension leaf protection products have made a huge comeback. These aren't new products. The first patent for this type of leaf protection came out in the early 1900's. They just got a new sales force behind them. My experience is ...Continue reading...

Cleaning your gutters is a necessary part of regular home maintenance. The only thing worse than not having rain gutters is having a rain gutter system that doesn't function properly.  There are some things you can do to make the chore of gutter cleaning easier though. Be prepared! Make sure you have ...Continue reading...