Gutter Sense Blog

There are many wonderful things that come with owning your own home: privacy, the freedom to decorate as you wish, and certain financial and tax advantages. We could go on, but you know what we mean.   There are also downsides, like regular maintenance you can’t just...

At Gutter Sense, we get excited about things like inventions and entrepreneurship. We say things like “Necessity is the mother of invention,” (attributed to Plato) and “Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain” (credited to Nikola Tesla). One of...

It’s summer now, which means intense storms in many areas of the country. Sudden storms and downpours can put stress on your gutters, especially if they are clogged. You might not even realize your gutters are clogged, which can spell trouble for your home – like a...

Can you say yes to any of the following? I am a weekend warrior.  I will do anything to save a buck.  DIY is my preferred mode for…anything.  I would rather do what my spouse asks than risk his/her wrath.  If yes, this article is for you. If you’re...

Spring is a time for showers, May flowers…and new gutters. Yes, we know – it may not roll off the tongue as smoothly, but it’s certainly true. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about when to install new gutters, when to clean gutters, and...

If you’ve ever been told you’re stubborn, you’ve probably simmered a little bit with resentment. After all, “stubborn” has a bad reputation. There are positives, though. Put more simply, stubborn people get more done.  What does being stubborn have to do with gutter...

It’s looming there on your to-do list: gutter cleaning. It might not be a fun task, but gutter cleaning is essential to good home maintenance. Clogged gutters and downspouts are problems, but they can lead to even bigger ones, like costly roof or foundation repairs....

“Made in the USA.” When we see this on a product, buying it makes most of us feel pretty good. We know that we’re supporting American jobs and the economy. But does buying American really matter? And what does “Made in the USA” really mean? In a time when inflation...

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Let’s stir up a pot of hot cocoa and put on some of our favorite classic holiday tunes, like: “White Christmas”—sing it with me, “I’m dreaming of clean gutters/Like the ones I used to know… “All I Want for Christmas Is Clean...

You’ve heard the horror stories about gutter cleaning ladder dangers—the cautionary tales about slipping from the ladder or cutting your hands on screws. Although cleaning the gutters seems straightforward, there are a number of ways this task can go wrong. Any task...