Gutters & Home Value: How a Good Gutter System Can Increase Curb Appeal
Kansas City homeowners strive to keep their homes well-maintained on the inside, from giving the interior a fresh paint job to deep cleaning each room and everything in between. The same goes for their home’s exterior; there’s plenty of maintenance to keep a home looking good and functioning well, including mowing the grass, watering the […]
How to Spot Early Signs of Gutter Failure
Warning signs that a home component is failing are never fun to encounter. However, those warning signs could alert us that it’s time to replace or repair something before it leads to extreme damage and costly repairs. Whether your home’s roof shingles appear to be warped, there’s a chip in your siding, or your gutters […]
The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Your Gutters
No matter the budget, we all try to save money, whether shopping during sales, buying second-hand furniture, or DIY-ing some household projects. We feel relieved when we save some money and get a great deal. Likewise, we carefully consider home upgrades, especially investments that affect how well they protect our home from the elements. Gutter […]
Comparing Traditional Gutters vs. K-Guard Gutter Systems: Which is Right for You?
If you’re in the market for a new gutter system, you’re probably looking for information about which system is best and comparing prices and gutter installation companies. Replacing the gutters is an investment that should be carefully considered to determine if you’ve chosen the best system for your budget and needs. Whether you’re just starting […]
How Poor Gutter Drainage Can Lead to Pest Infestations
Raise your hand if the thought of creepy crawlies like spiders, millipedes, and other pests like rodents or snakes makes your skin crawl! No one wants these pests inside their homes, so we do everything possible to prevent them. From routine pest control to keeping things that attract pests, like standing water or food, to […]
Understanding the Different Types of Gutter Guards
Are you replacing your current gutter system? Are you a new homeowner and considering adding gutter guards? Whatever the case, it’s great to research different types of gutter systems before installing one. Because gutter systems work year-round to collect and drain water away from a home’s roof and foundation, installing the right one for your […]
The Connection Between Gutters and Roof Longevity
Replacing the roof is one major investment that no homeowner likes to make. Rather, it needs to be done every 10-20 years, depending on your climate, whether trees are near your roofline, storm damage, and, believe it or not, your gutter system. Paying thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the roof type […]
How to Choose the Right Gutter System for Historic Homes
For a home to be considered historic, some requirements must be met before it can be listed as a historic property by the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It must be at least 50 years old, the property must be associated with events or activities that represent U.S. events or elements, and have a […]
Seasonal Gutter Maintenance: Preparing for Spring Showers
Spring has finally sprung, and we couldn’t be happier! We don’t know about you, but our team here at K-Guard Heartland has happily waved goodbye to Old Man Winter and welcomed spring with open arms. There’s something so refreshing about the warmer temperatures, birds chirping, and more daylight hours. Though springtime is a wonderful season, […]
The Impact of Clogged Gutters on Landscaping and How to Prevent It
It’s springtime, and summer will be here before you know it. Spring cleaning is in full effect, and trips to home improvement stores to grab products to improve our landscapes will soon be a weekend norm. There’s much to do to get our lawns spring and summer ready, including applying a weed preventative, pulling weeds, […]