For instance, make
sure your gutters, downspouts and yard drains are all clean and clear of debris such as leaves, grass clippings and more.
Make
sure gutters are clear.
Also make
sure gutters are securely attached to the home.
• Make
sure the gutters and roof are in proper working order to avoid winter leaks and ice problems.
Keeping your home in good shape includes replacing leaky plumbing, damaged roof shingles, keeping siding or paint in good repair, replacing windows when needed, and making
sure gutters are properly maintained.
To repair leaks at the seams, make
sure the gutter lengths are tight against each other, and run a bead of gutter sealant on both sides of all joints.
Not exact matches
The district has spent the last few days placing sandbags in vulnerable areas, removing fabric shades from playgrounds, cleaning debris from
gutters and drains, and making
sure computer labs are protected.
I have felt the freedom now for so long a time that I am
sure of my relation toward it; and I could no more harbor any of the thieving and depressing influences that once I nursed as a heritage of humanity than a fop would voluntarily wallow in a filthy
gutter.
One thing for
sure is that the only companion in his life is the stray cat he found by the
gutter.
That's a
sure fire way to alleviate any concerns about your potential
gutter balls.
So
sure she would win, he tumbled to the
gutter when she bounded back home.
We need to make
sure that we are in control over the things that affects us.Anytime there is flood and people loose their life, most of the blame goes to sitting presidents.I am not saying that the central government does not have responsibility to ensure that enabling environment is created.They have a great work to do but as citizens what is our quota?When you move around Accra, sometimes i becomes angry within myself because i am in doubt as to whether our sanitation laws exit.People because of the tax they claim they pay waits for zoom lion workers to come and clean the choked
gutters before our houses and shops either than that, it will remain like that.Is it modernity or civilization that has turned us to forget our traditional values or duties of ensuring that our environments is clean?Everybody in our Ghanaian setting knows the responsibility of men and women in making
sure that our environments are clean not waiting for flood to occur and we start blaming sitting presidents.To the media, though your responsibility is to keep governments on it toes, you equally have a mandate in educating the public of what we are expected to do as citizens in other to ensure that our dear nation is a better ecosystem for all of us to live.The attention of the media should be shifted from making politicians popular to making us aware as citizens of our responsibilities.I sometimes get confused to hear journalists calling opponents to comment on issues concerning the sitting governments and the only thing that comes to my mind is what do the journalist want to hear from the political opponents?Nothing.They will end up criticizing without giving an alternative.The media should rather resort in questioning people directly to where the problems are coming from.Let us build our institutions.When it comes to energy issues.Citifm will call Hon.KT Hammond who was a deputy minister living who he worked under (His boss at that time) and I always become confused because what can we expect from him?nothing.
I'm
sure LR can put a little
gutter or something on the lip to stop that from happening.
Whether it's ice dams in the
gutter, separated shingles, or something entirely different as a result of those three villains, you'll want to make
sure you solve the problem and / or notify your landlord of the problem immediately.
Once a season check to make
sure no clogs have accumulated underneath the
gutter - guard, and to ensure that the guard is still properly installed.
To prevent that path from being your home's foundation make
sure downspouts and
gutters are clear of leaves and other vegetation.
To make
sure that there are no leaks, inspect all of your
gutters.
I'm
sure you're a very nice person — but don't belittle yourself by staying in the
gutter — pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get ready for the next round.
I could have gotten the PVC
gutters for probably half the price, but 1) I do nt like PVC 2) I live in an HOA, so I have to make
sure I do nt get in trouble 3) like I say if any of this gets damaged, and can recycle the pieces I have to replace.
Clear your
gutters of debris and make
sure they are tightly attached to your house.
Inspect your roof, check the condition of the shingles and be
sure to clear out
gutters to prevent blockages
For example, if you don't have much time to perform your own maintenance such as cleaning the
gutters, making
sure the chimney is swept, and trimming all trees and shrubs so none damage the exterior of your home — or any passerby — in a storm, you'll need to factor in the costs of hiring a company to do this for you when you compare homeowners insurance.
Make
sure not to force the
gutter system to work any harder than it has to during the freeze / thaw cycles of winter weather.
Whether it's ice dams in the
gutter, separated shingles, or something entirely different as a result of those three villains, you'll want to make
sure you solve the problem and / or notify your landlord of the problem immediately.
Next, be
sure to check the roof and
gutters.
Always make
sure that
gutters are cleaned and shrubs are trimmed, too.
To avoid
gutter issues, make
sure you have them cleaned before the next winter storm.
After all the snow melts, you'll want to make
sure to clean your
gutters and clean out any debris that may keep spring rains from flowing freely through your downspouts.
Along with replacing damaged
gutter or downspout sections, you'll also want to make
sure you have added downspout extenders to ensure water is draining far away from your home's foundation.
Keeping the siding, wood, brick, or stone in good shape and aesthetically pleasing, ensuring the roof does not leak, making
sure all the plumbing works, ensuring the air / heat works as designed, and even taking the time to keep the curb appeal items (
gutters, doors, porches, yard, trees / shrubs, walkways, driveways, etc.) looking good will go a long way towards netting a profit at the closing table.
They're not even that expensive, but I just had a client buy new construction and I made
sure I put
gutters in the offer and the builder agreed to do it.
This includes cleaning the
gutters, cleaning the roof and ensuring it is in good shape, making
sure the stucco is ok, painting, and performing any landscaping needs.
Also be
sure to have shutters, railings,
gutters and other outside elements in perfect condition.
Make
sure you walk around the outside of the house, looking out for anything that could lead to a problem later down the line — such as signs of damp, loose roof tiles, broken
guttering, cracks in the walls etc..
1 Check your
gutters Clean your
gutters regularly during the fall to make
sure they're not blocked with fallen leaves and other debris.