Leafguard Home Improvement Blog
Home Improvements with Leafguard Gutters: A Smart Investment for Your Home
One crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is the gutter system.
How to Keep Your Gutters Clear of Ice and Snow This Winter
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your home, and your gutters are no exception. Gutters are crucial in directing rainwater and melting snow away from your home, protecting your roof, foundation, and landscaping. However, snow and ice build-up in your gutters can become blocked, leading to severe damage and costly repairs. The Problem with Snow…
New Year’s Gutter Resolutions
As we start a new year, it’s the perfect time to tackle those home maintenance tasks we’ve been putting off, especially those related to our gutters. Sure, gutters might not be the most exciting part of your home, but they protect it from water damage. Ignoring gutter maintenance can lead to costly repairs and serious…
Home Maintenance Tips for the New Year
Welcome to Leafguard.com, your ultimate sidekick in the world of home maintenance. As the calendar flips to a new year, it’s time to tackle the tasks that keep your home in tip-top shape. One hero that often gets overlooked in the epic saga of home maintenance is your gutters. Why Are Gutters Important for Home…
Gutters and Their Importance During the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and festive decorations. However, as winter approaches, it’s also critical to focus on home maintenance, especially gutters. Gutters are essential in protecting your home from weather-related damage, and neglecting them during the holidays can lead to costly repairs and disruptions. Here’s why maintaining your gutters…
Why You Should Be Shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday Instead of Preparing Your Gutters for Winter
With the holiday season fast approaching, we’re sure you’ve been thinking about all the preparations people tend to focus on this time of year. For some, it’s stocking up on festive decorations, planning family get-togethers, or preparing homes for the harsher weather that winter brings. Gutters, in particular, become a significant concern for homeowners as…
What are Splash Blocks?
Gutter systems on homes and buildings control water flow from the roof to the ground. The gutters help prevent ground erosion from water flowing directly off the roof. However, these systems are ineffective if you don’t have a means of directing water away from the downspout. Uncontrolled water flow from the downspout puts all the roof’s…
Midwest Gutter Protection
The climate can vary greatly (depending on the state and season) in the Midwest region of the United States, which includes states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and North and South Dakota. Since these states have no oceans nearby to mitigate the changing temperatures, summers can be sweltering while…
Comparing Leafguard to Micro Mesh Gutter Guards
One of the most publicized forms of rain gutter clog protection are Micro Mesh filters. The idea is an attempt to keep leaves, debris, and pine needles, from entering the gutter while hopefully still allowing the rainwater to filter through into the gutter. Micro mesh gutter guards act like filters. Eventually, any filter will clog….