Articles for tag: Rain Gutters

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A DIY Guide to Rain Gutter Installation

Rain gutters are an important outside element of a house. Without them, rainwater will collect and seep into the dirt surrounding a house leading to soil erosion, foundation leakage, and dirt splashing up onto the sides of the house. Many times homeowners call professionals to install rain gutters, but proper DIY rain gutter installation isn’t ...

Tips for Cleaning Rain Gutters

As fall approaches the leaves start to turn color and will fall ofg, causing many of us to venture outside to clean our gutters out. If you do not have a gutter guard then you will most likely be hiring a gutter cleaning professional or you can do it yourself. Cleaning gutters can be very ...

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Buyer’s Guide to Ski & Snowboard Car Racks

Today’s smaller cars, carpooling, and family-packed vehicles leave little space for inside storage of snowboards, skis, boots, and gear. There’s only one place to expand to – outside the vehicle. There are now a plethora of ski and snowboard racks on the market today. Some are simple one piece designs were others are part of ...

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DIY Guide: How to Install Rain Gutters

If you need to have rain gutters installed on your house, this is a good project for the average do-it-yourselfer. Depending on the complexity of the house and the ladder work, it may be a bit tricky, so be sure to judge the project accordingly. You should be able to complete a gutter project over ...

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How to Build Your Own Affordable Water System

Are you searching for affordable water system solution for an “off-grid” cabin or homestead? Are you unable to afford drilling a well to provide water for a seasonal getaway? Would you like an affordable water system to collect rainwater for your garden or livestock or maybe just to do your part in conserving natural resources? ...

10 Tips for Cleaning Rain Gutters

Gutters are an essential part of any house. Gutters collect rainwater from your roof and divert it away from the foundation of your home, thereby keeping your basement dry. While people frequently spend a lot of effort trying to remove water from their basement using any number of commercially available sealers and electric dehumidifiers, a ...