Samantha Prairie
Samantha Prairie
Quick Home Improvement Tips: Do Gutters Increase Home Value?
On any given day, you can find gutters on most homes; but do gutters increase home value? While you’ll rarely ever hear a homeowner raving about how exceptional of a job the gutters are doing, the structural integrity of your home is at risk without them. Did you know a staggering 14,000 homeowners deal with water […]
Continue readingA Complete Guide to Splash Blocks All You Need to Know
Your rain gutter system requires a vast range of different parts to efficiently work, including what is known as a splash block. The splash block is a device manufactured from concrete or plastic that works to channel water away from your foundation. The splash block is typically rectangular and has a close-ended side positioned underneath […]
Continue readingBeware of the Vicious Tiger Stripes on Gutters
One of the most common questions customers call and ask us at Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of LI is “What are those discolored stripes on my rain gutters?” We tell them those are what we call “tiger stripes.” Unlike real tigers, tiger stripes on your gutters may not result in an immediate cause for concern. […]
Continue readingTop 6 DIY Gutter Installation Mistakes You Can Avoid With Ned Stevens
Do-it-yourself gutter installation at your home may seem like a viable way to cut costs and save money. However, there’s much more than what meets the eye when it comes to proper gutter installation. Far too often, we’ve received distressed calls from our customers who attempted to turn what should be done by experienced professionals […]
Continue readingHow to Choose the Right Gutter Downspout Sizes?
Gutter downspouts are vital parts of the gutter system, but do you know how to figure the right gutter downspout sizes? In general, the right gutter downspout size is based on: The size of the roof, The gutter volume, and The level of rainfall during the rainy seasons.Calculating the size needs to be done with […]
Continue readingMust-Have Spring Cleaning List for Outside Your Home
It’s time to spring into action with the Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island must-have Spring cleaning list for outside of your home. In addition to dusting and organizing the inside of your home, the outside of your home needs love too! And Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island makes it as easy […]
Continue readingDo I Need Oversized Gutters on My Home?
At Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning of Long Island, we regularly receive and answer a range of different questions, including the common “Do I need oversized gutters on my home?” to learn the answer to “Do I need oversized gutters on my home” along with answers to other FAQs. Do I Need Oversized Gutters […]
Continue reading6 Squeaky Clean Important Benefits of Window Cleaning
While it can be a tedious task, the benefits of cleaning your windows greatly outweigh the cost. Due to the shape of the windows and their height above ground, window cleaning is hardly a do-it-yourself weekend task most business owners or homeowners can confidently tackle. Instead of putting your safety at risk, the experts at […]
Continue readingPreventing Property Damage from Standing Water in Gutters
Standing water in gutters is a common problem for many Long Island, NY, homeowners, particularly during the rainy seasons. Properly functioning gutters are necessary to prevent water from pooling and causing a number of problems including property damage. Furthermore, you spend a lot of money in repairs or new installations if steps are not taken […]
Continue readingStay Cool! Cleaning Your Frozen Gutters Is a Must
Long Island homeowners are no strangers to frigid weather that sometimes batters homes leaving mounds of snow on roofs and frozen ice in gutters. If this happens, you may ask “Do I need to clean my frozen gutters?” Or should you just leave the ice to melt on its own? As pretty as frozen ice […]
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