How Plastic Pollution Impacts Marine Life
The Prevalence of Ocean Plastics According to Oceana, approximately 33 billion pounds (16.5 million tons) of plastic enter…
Preventing Leaks and Foundation Damage
The Causes of Leaks Small residential leaks can lead to big issues. Beyond water stains, leaks can result in mold and mildew, rotting, or even electrical shorts. While most leaks enter the home through damaged or missing […]
How to Prevent Pest Infestation Within the Home
Why Do Pests Gravitate Toward Gutters? Like trees, open gutter troughs provide off-ground protection for various critters…
A Beginner’s Guide to Rainwater Harvesting for Permaculture
What is Rainwater Harvesting? Rainwater harvesting is the collection, transport, and storage of rainwater from rooftops…
Composting: Why?
In 2018, it was estimated that 35.3 million tons of food waste were thrown into landfills across the globe. Unfortunately, as the volume of landfills increases, gases harmful to our atmosphere and environment also do. Released as […]
Rain Water Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting, or rainwater collection, is a streamlined process, with one of the key components being the gutter guard. Since the earliest versions of rainwater harvesting in 2,000 B.C., myriads of people around the world have used […]
Home Fire Prevention
For homeowners in areas with frequent wildfires, an ounce of prevention is worth the pound of cure. There are numerous preventive maintenance actions that homeowners can take that will mitigate fires from spreading. According to the National […]
Zika Virus and You
Protecting your home and gutters from standing water is one of the most important and effective ways to prevent many insect infestations. According to the CDC, mosquitos are one of the most notorious disease-carrying vectors that can […]