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Jeff

I have a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and over 10 years of experience working in IT. As a homeowner, I love working on projects around the house, and as a father, I love investigating various ways to keep my family safe (whether or not this involves tech). I've also played guitar for almost 20 years and love writing music, although it's hard to find the time these days.

Having problems with your gutters can be very frustrating. You might notice that your gutters are getting clogged with debris far too often. When you have pine trees surrounding your home it’s likely that pine needles will get into the gutters. While pine needles are rather thin, they can block the gutters and keep them …

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Birds are majestic creatures, and we can all agree on that at least. When these flying animals start setting up nests around our homes, though, it can be quite a nuisance. Especially when these birds decide that your gutters or air conditions are suitable places to build their homes on. Sadly, that’s not the case. …

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Gutters are an essential part of your beautiful home. They may not look as aesthetically appealing as most believe, but gutters are there to serve a purpose; not to look pretty. Because gutters protect your house foundation from the damaging effects of rainwater, they need to be cleaned regularly. Since you want to avoid ugly …

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Gutters are an excellent way to divert rain away from your roof. They don’t require any power or manual operation. Still, the system doesn’t store water, and it has to come out eventually. Usually, at the end of gutters, people install downspouts. These are structures that help direct water. There are many versions of the …

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Gutters are essential for protecting your home and backyard from heavy rain. When the gutters don’t work, people usually look for breaks, clogs, or leaks, ignoring a very important aspect; the gutter slope. Gutters might look straight from a distance, but they’re actually sloped. When installing gutters, adjusting the slope can be one of the …

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The gutter system in your house is the first and most crucial line of defense that protects your property from water damage. If water collects in locations such as your foundation, basement, and roof, chances are you’ll need major repairs. As an integral part of your home’s drainage system, the purpose of the gutter system …

Read More about 3 Ways Clogged Gutters Can Cause Basement Flooding

It can be frustrating when your yard is getting flooded. Sometimes this might happen due to problems that you didn’t cause. For example, your neighbor might have a downspout that is directing the water into your yard. This is certainly a problem and it can lead to various issues if you don’t figure things out. …

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Having an underground downspout is an excellent solution for accumulating rainwater. However, when the drain pipes get clogged, it can turn into a nightmare. So, if you have an underground downspout, keep reading. In this article, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about a clogged downspout underground and how to fix it. What …

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Downspouts are a huge part of any gutter system, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be quite unsightly. Wanting to keep the functionality without having an eyesore of a downspout can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. If you want to learn how to hide a downspout without compromising its rain drainage abilities, keep reading! …

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