Get Your Mind in the Gutter!

Your roof's drainage system diverts thousands of gallons of water from your house's exterior and foundation walls. It’s really important to keep this system flowing smoothly. Clogged eavestroughs can lead to damaged exterior surfaces and to water in your basement. They are also prone to rust and corrosion.

Before the leaves fly this fall, have your eavestroughs cleaned, then covered with mesh guards to keep debris from returning.

If you read a home decorating magazine or watch TV home improvement shows, you might easily conclude that any upgrade will pay off when you sell. Not so! Not all projects have widespread appeal.

You'll earn back virtually your entire investment in a kitchen or deck, but less than 75 cents on the dollar if you add a home office or sunroom, according to "Remodeling" magazine's annual cost vs. value survey.  What's worse, some renovations can even hurt you in the eyes of home buyers...a costly problem.