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Copper Gutters
Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than ...
Copper Pipe Joints
Copper Pipe Joints
First use fine sandpaper to clean the inside of the fitting and the ends of the pipe. Then brush flux onto your fitting. Join ...
Fixing the Home's Gutter System
Fixing the Home's Gutter System
Bob reviews how keeping water out of the basement is a central concern in any basement remodeling project. Bob talks with ...
Gutter Basics
Gutter Basics
By diverting rain run-off from the home, gutters protect basements, crawl spaces, and siding from moisture and water ...
Gutter Check
Gutter Check
Ice that may have formed over the winter in gutters can cause the gutter to pull away from the house as well as break seals in ...
Gutter Cleaning Tips
Gutter Cleaning Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com. While it’s a job many of us would love to ignore, gutter cleaning is an ...
Gutter Wire
Gutter Wire
When inspecting or repairing gutters, take the opportunity to attach narrow gauge chicken wire along the length of the gutters ...
Home Maintenance Checklist
Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round.
House Five: Queen Anne Victorian Porch Restoration
House Five: Queen Anne Victorian Porch Restoration
House five of the Elmwood project. Owner Judy Lee needs the front porch replaced on this house built in 1892.
Inspecting and Repairing Gutters
Inspecting and Repairing Gutters
Routine gutter repair and inspection is vital to the performance of your home's water management system. Inspect for blockage, ...
Installing Copper Lined Gutters
Installing Copper Lined Gutters
Bob, Ryley, carpenter Danny Ruffini, and copper work specialist Fred Mitchell install custom fabricated copper-lined wood ...
Installing Rain Gutters
Installing Rain Gutters
Bob and roofer Paul Morris demonstrate gutter installation techniques. Several pieces are assembled on site to hang the ...
LeafGuard Gutters Installed
LeafGuard Gutters Installed
Bill Powers of GutterPro joins Bob at the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable home sites for the installation of their ...
Putting in Copper Gutters
Putting in Copper Gutters
Bob meets with Bob Fulmer, Sr. of Harraseeket Restoration, Inc. to see how the gutters are installed on the copper roofed ...
Repairing Gutters
Repairing Gutters
Minimize gutter repairs by keeping them clean and maintained.
Repairing Water Spots
Repairing Water Spots
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com. Water spots on ceilings and walls aren’t just unsightly—they can be a symptom of ...
Replacing the Gutters
Replacing the Gutters
The Melrose home had only one gutter left on the front, which had been neglected and was clogged with muck. In the back of the ...
Restoring the Front Porch
Restoring the Front Porch
House nine of the Elmwood project. Another 1895 house, now owned by the Henderson family, gets a total front porch restoration.
Restoring Wooden Gutters
Restoring Wooden Gutters
Here's a tip on how to increase the life of old wooden gutters. The first step is to lay a new rubber liner along the inside ...
Roof Terms and Terminology
Roof Terms and Terminology
A roof is made up of many details that come together to define a home and its style. Reading a roof right means understanding ...
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