The size and style of your gutter determines how much water it can handle. For instance, one foot of five inch K-style gutter holds 1.2 gallons of water, whereas a foot of six inch K-style gutter will hold two gallons of water.
If you are thinking of selling your home, it is particularly important to make sure your lawn and garden are healthy and attractive. A potential homebuyer can be turned off by a yard that is not properly maintained.
Has your real estate agent recently informed you that the condition of your landscaping is hurting your home’s curb appeal? Working with a landscape contractor to update your yard may help you home sell faster than it would if you did nothing.
If water is pooling around your home’s foundation, it may be necessary to re-grade your yard. Standing water around the foundation can damage the foundation if not corrected. Also, if water drains away from your home but pools in another area, re-grading may be needed.
Did you know that incorporating little surprises in your landscape adds significantly to its appeal? Planting a fragrant plant, like jasmine or hyacinth, near your front door creates a pleasant sensory experience for visitors right before they enter your home.
If you are having your roof replaced because of age or a particularly nasty weather event, this is the best time to have gutters installed or replaced. If you are replacing old gutters, it is a good time to inspect fascia and soffits for damage, and have them repaired.
