LeafFilter’s trusted guides provide homeowners with the best exterior home improvement tips. Whether you are looking to spruce up your curb appeal, prevent serious home damage, or perfect your green thumb, LeafFilter can help you tackle all of your exterior home projects.
If your rain gutters are sagging, it might be time for a little gutter maintenance. Over time, sagging gutters can cause leaks, which lead to even bigger problems like a compromised foundation and/or roof, insect infestation, mold buildup, and much more. But what, exactly, causes gutters to sag in the first place? There are many…Read More
Foundation damage can lead to countless headaches and thousands of dollars in repairs. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand how to recognize and prevent it. By recognizing this issue early on and understanding how it can be prevented, you can save yourself a great deal of money and inconveniences down the road. Foundation Damage Warning Signs…Read More
Unruly hedges can be a huge eyesore. Keeping them nicely groomed will drastically improve your curb appeal. You could hire a landscaper to trim the hedges for you, but it’s actually quite simple to do it yourself. Follow these four steps for perfectly trimmed hedges. 1. Get the right trimming tools You can trim your…Read More
One day, you may look over at your neighbor’s lawn and realize that their lawn looks greener and far more appealing than yours. Although it may seem like you are both performing the same activities to care for your lawn, there are likely certain things that your neighbor is doing differently. Let’s take a closer…Read More
For many homeowners, gutters are an out of sight, out of mind component of their home. They typically won’t pay any mind to their rain gutters until they notice water overflowing, or see leaves poking over the tops. At this point, it’s a pretty good bet that what they’re seeing is actually clogged rain gutters…Read More
Homeowners deal with debris clogging their gutters in every season. Whether it’s the colorful fall leaves blocking the downspout or shingle grit building up in the trough, debris is a pain to deal with – and it simply never ends! In every season, you’ll find different types of debris in your gutters, which, unfortunately will…Read More
Here at LeafFilter, we know your home is your biggest investment. You’ve put money, time, energy, and care into making your home a comfortable place to live. So now it’s time to extend the longevity of your home, and side step preventable repairs, with one of the best gutter guard systems on the market –…Read More
It’s important to note that not all gutter guards are created equal. Each vary in design, the cost of gutter covers, and how they are installed on your home. These variations can make all the difference when searching for an effective debris-blocking solution. When choosing the best gutter covers for your home, there are various…Read More
If you are fortunate enough to live in a house with a deck or patio, you are likely excited for the warmer months ahead. Whether you are planning on entertaining on your deck or patio or simply using it as a retreat on a nice summer day, you will need to ensure it’s clean. All…Read More
If you’re planning on making some home improvements in the near future, you’re probably considering how they’ll fit into your budget. While it’s important to look at up-front costs you’ll encounter, such as cost of materials and labor, it’s also important to take into consideration the ways your improvements will save you money in the…Read More