When to Request an Estimate for Exterior Work

When to Request an Estimate for Exterior Work

Posted by Manny DeMelo

Exterior work on your home has the power to increase your home’s value, better protect it against the elements, and boost its curb appeal at the same time. A set of new windows, new doors, or new...

Tired of Tiger Stripes on Your Eavestroughs? Learn How to Get Rid of Them and Keep Them Away for Good

Tired of Tiger Stripes on Your Eavestroughs? Learn How to Get Rid of Them and Keep Them Away for Good

Posted by Manny DeMelo

As a homeowner, there are many places where you wouldn’t mind seeing stripes — curtains, bed linens, wallpaper, and rugs for example. One place you don’t want to find stripes, however, is on...

Have High Winds Damaged Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know about Inspecting It.

Have High Winds Damaged Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know about Inspecting It.

Posted by Manny DeMelo

If we had to pick a word to describe the weather in Southern Ontario yesterday, the one top of mind for most of us would be windy. In communities from Oakville to Niagara and everywhere in between,...

4 Tips to Prepare Your Home for This Year’s Wild Winter Weather

4 Tips to Prepare Your Home for This Year’s Wild Winter Weather

Posted by Manny DeMelo

It’s that time of year again: digging out the winter coats, putting on the snow tires, and resisting the urge to stay indoors until spring. Compared to last winter, the Farmers’ Almanac’s...

4 Signs Your Vinyl Siding Might Be Taking on Water

4 Signs Your Vinyl Siding Might Be Taking on Water

Posted by Manny DeMelo

It's been a wet few months for homeowners throughout Southern Ontario. All that rain means it’s important to keep an eye on your vinyl siding, making sure there aren’t any weak spots where water...

Protect Your Eavestroughs All Winter Long with Alu-Rex [Video]

Protect Your Eavestroughs All Winter Long with Alu-Rex [Video]

Posted by Manny DeMelo

Snow and ice can put a strain on your eavestroughs, causing them to become backed up and weighed down if they’re not regularly cleared. Alu-Rex’s gutter protection systems provide continuous...

3 Ways Ice Buildups Can Damage Your Eavestroughs

3 Ways Ice Buildups Can Damage Your Eavestroughs

Posted by Manny DeMelo

Winter has arrived in Southern Ontario, bringing with it the snow, ice, and cold we’re all familiar with. This wintery weather can put your home’s exterior elements – including its eavestroughs...

Winter Is Coming: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home

Winter Is Coming: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Home

Posted by Manny DeMelo

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to take out your mittens, toques, and boots. But don’t forget about preparing your biggest investment for the change in seasons: your home. The...

4 Reasons You Should Install Eavestrough Protection this Fall

4 Reasons You Should Install Eavestrough Protection this Fall

Posted by Manny DeMelo

With fall upon us, many homeowners have started tackling the usual chores like inspecting their home’s exterior, clearing eavestroughs, covering landscaping, and readying winter equipment. If...

3 Must-Read Tips for Cleaning Your Eavestroughs This Fall

3 Must-Read Tips for Cleaning Your Eavestroughs This Fall

Posted by Manny DeMelo

After a long and hot summer, fall is here. That means cozy sweaters, delicious hot drinks, and pumpkins everywhere. But for homeowners, that also means it’s time for fall chores – including...