Gutter Guard 101: Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Your Gutters

Written by tbairstow on March 8th, 2011

Sure, we’re biased: we think Gutter Helmet is the best gutter guard product you can buy.  But we’ve got competitors, and here’s a look at some of the other gutter systems available.  These are the products that Gutter Helmet is up against, and what people like and dislike about each of them.  We fully encourage you to do your own research, of course, but here’s a look at what folks online have to say about these systems.

Leaf Guard

LeafGuard

Weird, Cool & Disturbing Bathroom Ideas

Written by damacher on December 8th, 2009

Bathroom remodeling is one of my favorite places to spend home improvement time and money.  I don’t know, there’s just something special about shaking hands with the El General in a space that is clean and well designed with high-end hardware, flooring, etc.

If you’re thinking about a bathroom remodel, or are in the middle of one, you have to check out these sometimes weird, sometimes cool, and sometimes disturbing (the clown face urinal) bathroom products

Green Bath Ideas

Most homeowners are open to environment-friendly ideas that are within reason of their budget.  A green home improvement solution can also be aesthetically unique.  Take a look at these stylish, environmentally-friendly bathroom technologies

10 Unique Tips & Tools To Help Your Home Survive Winter

Written by damacher on November 20th, 2009

Not looking forward to being cooped up in the house all winter long? Well, as wintertime is indeed inevitable, why not at least make your home a better place to spend the season? Here are 10 unique tips, tools, and snippets of advice to help you and your home survive winter with ease:

21 Ways To Take Care Of Your Home This Fall

Written by damacher on September 21st, 2009

Fall is almost here-and you know what this means, right? Well it means the harsh, bitter weather of winter is right around the corner and there are things to do to ensure your home is ready for the battle. Here are 21 ways to take care of your home this fall:

1. Clean the gutters.

Depending on how much foliage you have surrounding your home, this might just need to be done once after all of the leaves have fallen for the season-for many homes though, gutter cleaning will be necessary a couple of times as the trees shed their leaves for autumn. (Tip: Having gutter covers installed does prevent a great deal of maintenance!)

3 Things We Like For Your Home

Written by damacher on August 24th, 2009

Hello friends!  You know, sometimes you just get the itch to make some improvements to your home.  Today the home improvement advisors want to share with you 3 things we like for your home:

#1 The Delta Pilar Pull-Down Touch2O Faucet

We like the Delta Pilar Touch2O Faucet.  Turn on the faucet with just a touch - Great for when you are preparing raw meat for the grill or stove and your hands are covered with blood, etc.  Read more about what this faucet can do.

15 Energy Efficient Ways To Stay Cool In The Summer

Written by damacher on June 22nd, 2009

There is no denying the summer heat is here. It is bad enough when you have to go through the stifling heat when you are outside-but if you are suffering from the heat when you are inside as well, it’s time to make some changes. Take a look at these fifteen energy efficient ways to stay cool in the summer. You can make your home green and cool at the same time. Be comfortable and help the environment by incorporating these ideas into your home.

13 Notable Home Improvement Technology Trends To Keep An Eye On

Written by damacher on May 18th, 2009

Constantly improving technology impacts every part of lives these days. High tech improvements are changing everything from the cars we drive to our very own health and well-being. Naturally, it should come as no surprise that technology is also helping us improve our homes too. Here are 13 notable up and coming home improvement technology trends sure to impact the home improvement industry…

32 Ordinary Ways to Save Extraordinary Money on the Homefront

Written by damacher on April 28th, 2009

Think saving thousands of dollars on ordinary home improvements and household related expenses is impossible? Well, fortunately, it’s not impossible at all. In fact, by starting with these 32 ordinary ways to save extraordinary money on the homefront, you’ll see that saving money at home is as simple as ever.

1. Add Zones To Your Home - For heating and air condition, that is. If you’re like most folks, you probably spend most of your time in just a few areas of your home. Why pay extra to maintain the entire residence at just the right temperature? Consult with an experienced HVAC provider to find out just what zoning your house will require.

Asbestos in the Home: Home Improvement Safety and Tips

Written by damacher on April 16th, 2009

Purchasing a home is a journey that is regarded as an old American Tradition. It will bring about many happy moments for you and your family. It is an investment of a lifetime but one that brings additional responsibilities.

Many older homes may require structural repairs or renovations, especially for those who live near areas where natural disasters may occur. If your home was constructed before 1980, there is a chance it may still feature obsolete construction applications such as asbestos.

Asbestos House Diagram

Asbestos House Diagram

10 Ways To Make Your Landscape Greener This Spring

Written by damacher on April 7th, 2009

The trend is clear-more and more homeowners are transitioning to a greener, more eco-friendly way of creating and maintaining beautiful landscapes. The benefits of making your landscape greener than ever this spring reach far beyond the positive environmental impact alone. In fact, going organic in your landscaping and lawn can even save money while providing a better looking outdoor space than ever before. Here are 10 remarkably easy and effective ways to make your landscape greener than ever this spring.