Seasonal Care
Wildfire Season Exterior Prep
Clear gutters and debris, remove fuels near the house, and maintain defensible space to reduce the ember-ignition risk that destroys most homes in wildfires.
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Seasonal Care
What to Check After a Hailstorm
How to safely check your home after hail from the ground, document the damage with photos, and decide when to call a roofing professional.
Seasonal Care
Hurricane Season Home Prep
Secure loose outdoor items, clear gutters and drains, and check your roof edge from the ground before hurricane season arrives — safety first.
Seasonal Care
Pre-Winter Roof and Gutter Prep
Clear gutters and downspouts, confirm drainage, and check the roof edge from the ground so winter freeze-thaw doesn't cause ice dams and damage.
Seasonal Care
Winterizing Outdoor Faucets and Hose Bibs
Disconnect hoses, shut off and drain the supply, and cover outdoor faucets so freezing water can't crack a pipe inside the wall.
Seasonal Care
Spring Gutter Cleaning Guide
How to clear spring gutter debris — seed pods, blossoms and catkins — flush downspouts, and spot problems safely from the ground.
Seasonal Care
Preparing Outdoor Spaces for Winter
A pre-freeze routine for decks, furniture, outdoor faucets and drainage — so winter finds your outdoor spaces cleared, covered and ready.
Seasonal Care
Fall Leaf Management Around the Home
How to keep fall leaves out of gutters, valleys and drains — and why timing your cleanups to the leaf drop matters more than doing one big cleanup.
Seasonal Care
Winter Ice and Snow Safety Around the Home
A safety-first guide to falling icicles, roof snow loads and slick ground — how to observe trouble from a safe distance and when to defer to a professional.