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Try a few felt pads.
Just stick a few small felt pads along the edge of the doorframe: Position a pad at the top and bottom of the frame, along with two more pads at the top and bottom of the strike plate. The pads provide just enough soft cushioning to slow down the door as it closes, preventing a slam.

Smooth out sticky windows

Gutter Tip: Upgrade Your Gutters with Guards

How to prep your gutters for winter?

If the pipe coming out of your shower wall becomes a little slack, just pull back the fl**ge and fill the gap around the shower arm with expanding foam. As the material dries, it will fill the space and secure the pipe, removing any wobble.

How to prep your gutters for winter?
Trim Back the Branches

How to prep your gutter for winter?
Repair Any Damage Immediately.

Inspect your gutters!

Tips to prep your gutter for winter!

"Keeping your gutter clear and clog free is not only important in the fall, but should be at the top of your list in the winter too. Pay close attention to corners and junctions where leaves tend to accumulate."

During the fall, you'll notice that they collect a lot of leaves and trash. Depending on how long it has been since you last cleaned them, this task may be manageable or lengthy, and hard. In any case, you must clear your gutters before proceeding to the following step. They should be unclogged before the winter arrives.

During the fall, you'll notice that they collect a lot of leaves and trash. Depending on how long it has been since you last cleaned them, this task may be manageable or lengthy and hard. In any case, you must clear your gutters before proceeding to the following step. They should be unclogged before the winter arrives.

Make sure your splash blocks are oriented so that the water flows away from the house's foundation. Please avoid angling them towards any walk or driveway, as this could result in a slipping hazard.

Clean out your gutters at least twice a year to keep them free-flowing and avoid staining your external surfaces.

At least twice a year, gutters should be cleaned. We recommend washing them twice: once before the winter season and again in the spring. However, following any significant storm, it's a good idea to have a look.

Clean out your gutters in fall to keep them from freezing over the winter. If your gutters are clean, the chances of ice dams forming are reduced.

GUTTER FACTS
Attempting to rinse away the accumulated trash with a garden hose may result in a worse mess than you started with in the first place.

How can I keep my gutters from getting clogged?

Installing gutter guards keeps leaves and sticks from jamming up downspouts and gutters. While it requires an initial investment, gutter guards will save time and money in the long run by minimizing upkeep and protecting against gutter damage. Consider installing gutter guards during your next gutter cleaning.

How do I clean my gutters?

If your gutters are simply full of debris, you’ll need to schedule some time to manually clear the gutters. This can be as simple as using gloves, a hose and a ladder, but depending on the layout of your home, it could become quite the time intensive project. And for your personal safety, make sure you’re properly using a safe and sturdy ladder.

Why do I need to clean my gutters?

Not only can debris put too much strain on your gutters and gutter fasteners, but gutters that aren’t clear will not properly direct the water that falls on your roof away from your home. Clogged gutters can lead to basement leaks, cracked wall foundations, moisture damage to your home’s siding and roof, as well as other problems.