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A Clean Roof Over Your Head

May 31st, 2010 | By L McKee | Category: House Mechanic

By definition, a roof is simply the top covering of a structure. But to a home, the roof serves as a defender against all outside elements—water, ice, wind, debris, and anything else that makes its way onto the vast surface we live beneath. With this in mind, keeping the roof clean and healthy helps homeowners [...]



Faucet-ology

Feb 28th, 2010 | By L McKee | Category: Top Drawer

When I stopped to consider how often I use the kitchen faucet each day, I quickly realized the importance of this small device to daily living. From getting water for coffee or cooking, to filling the watering can for plant care, to rinsing and washing dishes, the kitchen faucet allows me to conquer all sorts [...]



Gutters 101: keep them clean to avoid disaster

Mar 1st, 2009 | By L McKee | Category: House Mechanic

By L McK ee
Why do I need clean gutters?
A clean gutter functions properly by allowing water to flow from the roof, through downspouts, and away from the foundation of a home. Over time, gutters collect debris. Thisdebris clogs both the gutters and their downspouts—the vertical channels at either end of the gutters that usher water [...]