If you haven’t paid much attention to your gutters over the past year, chances are high that they’ve started to sustain some damage. Unfortunately,you probably won’t notice that there’s an issue with your gutters until it rains. Gutters are designed to prevent extensive water damage not just to your home,but to the surrounding foundation. To prevent your home from losing value or save money on costly home repairs later, you’ll want to read this.

To learn how to catch the signs of leaky gutters and the most common causes, consider these helpful points!

If you live in a warmer climate, chances are that your neighborhood has a bigger incentive to decorate the front yard this Christmas season. With little worry of a snow storm ruining your schedule you create specifically for decorating, there are practically no limits when it comes to your creativity.

But do you have a plan when it comes to hanging your Christmas lights safely this season? How do you attach lights to your gutters for example, without damaging or reducing their effectiveness in the process?