Gutters are used to capture water falling on a roof, and controlling where it goes when it reaches the ground. This water needs to be channeled away from the house or it is likely to find it's way through the foundation, and into the basement. Gutters may be strictly functional or decorative like …
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Beautiful Gutters for Your Home Renovation
Have you ever thought about gutters as an attractive feature on your home? These most basic of home necessities don’t have to blend into the background, not when there are so many beautiful possibilities for this home renovation that will keep your home dry. We’ve gathered some of the cleverest …
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Rain Gutters: Why Do I Need Them?
Rain gutters look different on homes in New Mexico. With a flat roof and walls that rise above the roof, gutters are used to keep a house free of water damage by directing the water away from the house. Gutters whether they're on a slopped roof or a flat roof, all work to remove water from the roof …
Caulking Confusion: Too Many Types of Caulk
Unless you’re a handyman who uses caulk every week for different home repair projects, you probably don’t realize that picking caulk is a lot like picking a new sofa. There are an endless number of choices and figuring out which of the many types of caulk to use can be challenging. With …
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Home Exterior Materials & Planning for Updates
Planning is a key part of maintaining your home, although it's a lot harder than creating a grocery budget or setting aside money for car maintenance. Most homeowners aren't familiar with key home components and how often they need to be replaced. The easiest solution is replace materials with the …
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Top 20 Spring Home Maintenance Projects
Spring home maintenance is probably one of the more enjoyable times of year to work around your house. If you live up north, you're excited to finally get outdoors after a long winter. If you live in the south, you know that the heat will arrive soon so you want to finish up outdoor chores best done …
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