Gutters: The Unsung Heroes of Your Home
Does Your Home Really Need Gutters?
How Clogged Gutters Can Damage Your Home
Home Protection 101
back to
07
Removing walls looks like fun on TV, but most people don’t know enough about them to do it safely. Walls contain electrical wiring, water and gas pipes and HVAC ducts. Then there are those oh-so-important load bearing walls. Rather than knocking yourself out — or your entire home down — hire or consult a licensed contractor.
Still excited about putting on those weekend DIY warrior clothes and fixing your home yourself? We can’t blame you. Fixing things around the house just makes you feel good. Just remember to follow these safety tips, and, if in doubt, consult a professional (like the gutter professionals at LeafGuard).
Structural Improvements
06
Trees are unpredictable. When cutting one down, it might fall in an unintended direction, injuring people or destroying property. Unless you’re looking for firewood, you’ll need to dispose of it with a chainsaw and wood chipper, both dangerous tools. Working high off the ground with treacherous tools is best left to certified arborists. They’ll also know of any laws requiring permits for tree removal, and carry liability insurance to cover damage from potential accidents.
Tree Removal
If your home was built before the 1980s, you might expose asbestos when remodeling. Inhaling even small amounts can cause fatal illnesses like lung cancer and mesothelioma. Before moving ahead with renovation plans, you’ll want to call in an expert to take samples. If asbestos is detected, the Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommends calling an asbestos-abatement specialist.
Asbestos Removal
05
Working with natural gas is extremely dangerous, and requires a year or more of special training. Gas can slip through the tiniest openings, and leaks can cause fires, explosions or lethal carbon monoxide poisoning. Because the chances of severe, even life-threatening consequences are high, it’s always wise to hire a qualified technician to install or repair gas appliances like stoves, dryers and water heaters.
Gas Appliance Installation and Repair
04
Changing an outlet cover or installing a dimmer switch is doable for most homeowners, but more complicated projects, — like installing electrical panels and rewiring — could result in fire or electrocution and are best left to certified electricians.
Plumbing is another pricey job homeowners are tempted to themselves, but it’s easy to make an error that causes extensive — and expensive — damage to ceilings, floors and walls. Bringing in a licensed plumber could save money in the long run.
Electrical and Plumbing Work
03
This can get dangerous and complicated. If you decide to clean your own gutters, protect yourself with gloves and safety glasses, and keep your ladder away from power lines. Or, you could eliminate the need to clean your gutters altogether by installing LeafGuard’s patented no-clog system. LeafGuard’s one-piece,
debris-shedding design is maintenance-free and comes with a lifetime warranty. What does that translate to for you? Safety (less time on a ladder) and little more free time on your weekends.
Gutter Cleaning and Repairs
02
01
Replacing a few shingles seems easy enough, but a mistake could cause a leak, and doing your own work could void your manufacturer’s warranty. Professional roofers have the equipment and know-how to do the job safely and correctly, and can spot problem areas that could worsen and cost more later.
Roof Repairs
After binge-watching DIY TV shows and YouTube how-to videos, you may be excited about tackling your own home repairs. Projects like installing a dimmer switch or replacing a lock are well within the capabilities of most homeowners, however, many household jobs are more dangerous than they seem, and could have dire consequences should something go wrong.
Before you take on any of the following projects, consider bringing in a trained professional. Their expertise could save time, money and maybe even your life.
7 Dangerous Jobs Around the House
get a free estimate
Home protection starts with LeafGuard.
Follow the links to see how we can help!
Get Started Today
VIEW OUR OFFERS
Learn More
06
Trees are unpredictable. When cutting one down, it might fall in an unintended direction, injuring people or destroying property. Unless you’re looking for firewood, you’ll need to dispose of it with a chainsaw and wood chipper, both dangerous tools. Working high off the ground with treacherous tools is best left to certified arborists. They’ll also know of any laws requiring permits for tree removal, and carry liability insurance to cover damage from potential accidents.
Tree Removal
If your home was built before the 1980s, you might expose asbestos when remodeling. Inhaling even small amounts can cause fatal illnesses like lung cancer and mesothelioma. Before moving ahead with renovation plans, you’ll want to call in an expert to take samples. If asbestos is detected, the Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommends calling an asbestos-abatement specialist.
Asbesto Removal
05
07
Working with natural gas is extremely dangerous, and requires a year or more of special training. Gas can slip through the tiniest openings, and leaks can cause fires, explosions or lethal carbon monoxide poisoning. Because the chances of severe, even life-threatening consequences are high, it’s always wise to hire a qualified technician to install or repair gas appliances like stoves, dryers and water heaters.
Gas Appliance Installation and Repair
04
Changing an outlet cover or installing a dimmer switch is doable for most homeowners, but more complicated projects, — like installing electrical panels and rewiring — could result in fire or electrocution and are best left to certified electricians.
Plumbing is another pricey job homeowners are tempted to themselves, but it’s easy to make an error that causes extensive — and expensive — damage to ceilings, floors and walls. Bringing in a licensed plumber could save money in the long run.
Electrical and Plumbing Work
03
01
01
Replacing a few shingles seems easy enough, but a mistake could cause a leak, and doing your own work could void your manufacturer’s warranty. Professional roofers have the equipment and know-how to do the job safely and correctly, and can spot problem areas that could worsen and cost more later.
Roof Repairs
After binge-watching DIY TV shows and YouTube how-to videos, you may be excited about tackling your own home repairs. Projects like installing a dimmer switch or replacing a lock are well within the capabilities of most homeowners, however, many household jobs are more dangerous than they seem, and could have dire consequences should something go wrong.
Before you take on any of the following projects, consider bringing in a trained professional. Their expertise could save time, money and maybe even your life.
7 Dangerous Jobs Around the House
03
02
This can get dangerous and complicated.
If you decide to clean your own gutters, protect yourself with gloves and safety glasses, and keep your ladder away from power lines. Or, you could eliminate the need to clean your gutters altogether by installing LeafGuard’s patented no-clog system. LeafGuard’s one-piece,
debris-shedding design is maintenance-free and comes with a lifetime warranty. What does that translate to for you? Safety (less time on a ladder) and little more free time on your weekends.
Gutter Cleaning
and Repairs
Structural Improvements
Removing walls looks like fun on TV, but most people don’t know enough about them to do it safely. Walls contain electrical wiring, water and gas pipes and HVAC ducts. Then there are those oh-so-important load bearing walls. Rather than knocking yourself out — or your entire home down — hire or consult a licensed contractor.
Still excited about putting on those weekend DIY warrior clothes and fixing your home yourself? We can’t blame you. Fixing things around the house just makes you feel good. Just remember to follow these safety tips, and, if in doubt, consult a professional (like the gutter professionals at LeafGuard).
Aren't All Gutters the Same? No. Here's Why.
Does Your Home Really Need Gutters?
How Clogged Gutters Can Damage Your Home