Leafguard Home Improvement Blog
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….
Taking Precautions Before Cleaning Your Gutters
We believe in gutter systems that require no cleaning or un-clogging but realize that some people still have gutters that require such maintenance. Here are some safety tips for those of you that get up on the ladder to unclog gutters. It is essential to be aware of the dangers of unclogging gutters so take precautions before…
Preventing Snow and Ice Accumulation in Your Gutters
As winter sets in, the picturesque snowfall can bring a sense of tranquility. However, snow and ice accumulation in your gutters can lead to severe issues like ice dams, roof damage, and water leaks. Taking proactive measures to prevent snow and ice buildup in your gutters is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your home….
Preventing Ladder Falls
Do you have to climb ladders to do chores around the house? Did you know that each year in the U.S., more than 500,000 people are treated1 , and about 300 people die2 from ladder-related injuries? Makes you think about ever getting up on a ladder again, right? March is Ladder Safety Month. If you absolutely need to…
