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Weather vanes and Weather Wisdom

Red Sky at Morning – Forecasting the Weather with Weathervanes and Old Weather Wisdom. Since the prevailing wind direction in the northern hemisphere is west to east, a red sky at morning means that storm clouds are headed your way. Cirrostratus clouds are very thin, high altitude clouds that give the sky a milky white appearance. Read

By: Anthony Silva | 19/03/2009 | Tools & Equipment

The Zen Of Rain Chains

Meet the Japanese Rain Chain, an Object That Can Turn Your Rain Gutters Into a Water Sculpture. a Rain Chain Replaces That Tube With a Vertical Chain Running From Your Roof to the Ground. Many Rain Chains Feature Cups Strung Along the Chain. Many Homeowners Love the Sound Made as Water Flows Down Their Rain Chains. Rain Chains Also Need an Object at the Bottom of the Chain as a Splash Block for the Falling Water. Read

By: Anthony Silva | 16/03/2009 | Tools & Equipment

How To Clean Your Rain Gutters

To Clean Your Gutters You’ll Need the Right Tools, and the Most Important Tool for This Job is a Steady Ladder. Leaning an Extension Ladder Against Your Gutters Can Damage Them. Don’t be Tempted to Hang the Bucket From Your Gutters, Since the Added Weight Can Damage the Gutters. After You Have Cleaned Out the Debris, Flush the Gutters With a Garden Hose. Next, Check for Clogs in Your Downspouts. Unclogging Your Downspouts is Undoubtedly the Hardest Part of Cleaning Your Gutters. Read

By: Anthony Silva | 16/03/2009 | Home Improvement

Luxury Rain Gutters: Copper Gutters Become A Must-Have For High-End Homes

Copper Gutters are the Heart of This New Upscale Rain Gutter Market, Since Copper Trim Can Give a House a Rich, Luxurious Appearance. Copper Gutters are Especially Popular for Luxury French Manor and Tuscan-style Homes. Copper is More Expensive Than the Aluminum Traditionally Used in Rain Gutters, Which is Why Copper Gutters Have so Far Been Limited to the Luxury Home Market. Sock Woodruff is Founder and Partner of Guttersupply.com, the Leading Manufacturer and Distributor of Copper Gutter. Read

By: Anthony Silva | 16/03/2009 | Tools & Equipment

How To Spot Water Damage Before It Wrecks Your Home

Unless You are Alert for Small Signs Like This, Water Damage Can Go Unchecked, Emerging Only When it Has Caused Serious Damage to Your Home. 1) Water Stains stains on Your Drywall are the Most Obvious Sign of Interior Water Damage. if Water Lines Inside Your Home are Leaking, You May be Able to Tell by Reading Your Water Meter. spotting Exterior Problems a Leaky Roof, Poor Drainage Around Your Home and Clogged or Leaky Rain Gutters are the Biggest Causes of Exterior Leaks. Read

By: Anthony Silva | 13/03/2009 | Home Improvement

A Guide To Buying Rain Gutters: Info You Should Know

A good rain gutter system is essential to protecting your home from water damage. Sectional vs. Seamless Gutters: Seamless gutters consist of a single gutter that is custom-sized to fit your roof. Seamless gutters are usually created on-site at your home by a contractor with a gutter machine. You can chose rain gutters made from a variety of materials. Aluminum is the most popular material for gutters. Copper is the most expensive gutter material, costing $7-$12 per linear foot. Read

By: Anthony Silva | 12/03/2009 | Tools & Equipment