Is the Cost of Gutter Guards Worth It?
Protect your home from costly water damage with gutter guards – learn how LeafFilter can simplify maintenance. Key Takeaways… Read More
6 Signs You Have Clogged Gutters (and How to Fix It)
You may not realize that something small, like clogged gutters, can have such a big impact on your home. Unfortunately, clogged gutters can lead to… Read More
Gutter Parts Guide: Understanding Every Component of Your System
A home’s gutter system is made up of several connected parts that work together to collect rainwater and direct it safely away from the house. Read More
Landscape Maintenance Checklist
Summer is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your landscaping. Maybe you’re excited to get back out in nature, or… Read More
Prevent Overflowing Gutters from April Showers
April showers… bring overflowing gutters? When water overflows from your gutters during the rainy season, the results can be disastrous. Not only will it create… Read More
6 Things to Know About Aluminum Gutters
When searching for the best material for your new gutter system, there are many different options to choose from. Some of the most common… Read More
Gutter Guards & Maple Spinners
Do you live in an area with plenty of maple spinners, maple seeds, helicopters, whirligigs, or whatever they are called in your town? If so,… Read More
Wood Gutters: Pros, Cons, Costs, and What Homeowners Should Know
Wood gutters are traditional gutter systems made from a solid piece of lumber milled into a trough to direct water away from the home. They… Read More
Do Gutter Guards Work?
Every season, you climb up the ladder to clean your gutters of dirty and disgusting leaves, twigs and other debris. It’s tiring climbing the ladder… Read More
Why Hire a Professional Gutter Installer?
Your gutters are one of the most critical components of your home. They are designed to protect it from basement flooding, roofing damage, landscape erosion,… Read More
Why Do Ice Dams Occur?
Ice dams are not only annoying and damaging to your home, they can be dangerous, too! An ice dam is a ridge of ice that… Read More
Aging in Place in a Multi-Level Home
Aging in place is becoming more popular among seniors who are looking to maintain their independence by aging in their homes rather than moving to… Read More
Questions to Ask a Gutter Contractor
Your gutters are one of the most important aspects of your home. When they are in their optimal condition, they can prevent roofing damage, basement… Read More
Gutter Repair 101
If you’ve noticed your gutters sagging or falling off your house, it may be time to call a gutter repair service for help. Left in… Read More
Best Gutter Guards for Pine Needles (2024)
Pine needles can be a major issue when it comes to your gutters. These flexible, long needles can fall individually, or in clumps, and have… Read More
Are Seamless Gutters Worth It? Benefits, Costs & Considerations
For many homeowners, seamless gutters are worth the investment because they offer stronger leak protection, require less maintenance, and provide a more cohesive look compared… Read More
How to Install Rain Gutters: Step-by-Step Guide
Rain gutters and downspouts play a key role in protecting a home by collecting roof runoff and directing water away from the foundation. Properly… Read More
What to Look for in a Gutter Cleaning Service
Here at LeafFilter, our mission is to get homeowners off their ladders and leave gutter cleaning to the pros. With so many factors to consider… Read More
2017 LeafFilter Grad Student Scholarship
In August 2016, LeafFilter announced Matthew Kaplan as the winner of the first-ever LeafFilter Gutter Protection Scholarship award. We received hundreds of applications from students… Read More
LeafFilter Gutter Protection Scholarship Winner
This year marked the first annual LeafFilter Gutter Protection Scholarship. Applicants were asked to write a 350-500 word personal essay, choosing one of three prompts… Read More
How Long Do Gutter Guards Last?
Gutter guards typically last between 1 and 20+ years, depending on the type of guard, the materials used, how well the system is installed, and… Read More
How to Bring the Beach to your Backyard
Summer means the beach, but what if you live hours away from the sand? There are plenty of homeowners who live right on the beach,… Read More
7 Design Tips for a Rain Garden
Rain gardens allow storm water runoff to infiltrate the soil and return water to the aquifer. They also offer a great new garden bed for… Read More
Busted: 5 Common Gutter Guard Myths
As a homeowner, researching gutter protection can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. There are many different guides and resources out there that can provide conflicting… Read More
