Karen Sager, Author at MasterShield Gutter Guards

Use Christmas Light Clips to Hang Your Holiday Lights

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Now that our bellies are sufficiently stuffed from celebrating Thanksgiving, it’s officially the start of the Christmas season which means decorations and lights – and lots of...

Are Heated Gutter Systems Right for You?

As the days grow shorter, the question of whether you need a heated gutter system is asked more and more often by homeowners considering gutter heaters or heated gutter guards, particularly with the memories of...

Stop Ice Dams – Start this Fall

Who wants a redo of last winter? Can’t see many hands being raised given it was rough and people wound up with home problems they never dealt with before, like ice dams. You can, however,...

The Truth About Micro Mesh Screen in Winter

One of our dealers sent us a video from a homeowner last week. Temperatures were below freezing in the recent cold snap, and the customer had shot a video of the micro mesh screen in...

Issues With Wet Snow and Gutter Guards

While most of the country’s snowfalls have been lighter than normal this year (not you, Alaska!), we think it’s still important to address a snow related issue that might lead someone to call us if...

Should I Expect Gutter Guard Icicles When The Temperature Drops?

Now that parts of the country have started to see temperatures drop below freezing, it’s a perfect time to revisit gutter guard icicles because most people who have recently purchased a gutter guard would not...

Homeowner's Guide to Gutter Guards

How Much do Gutter Guards Typically Cost?

by Karen Sager
We’re glad you asked. Before you begin deep diving into the process of installing gutter guards, it is wise to ask how much they typically cost. However, the answer isn’t one size fits all. It... Read More
How to Prevent Mosquitos with Gutter Guards

by Karen Sager
Need help with preventing mosquitos? We’ve got you covered. There is nothing more repulsive than finding out that you have mosquitoes breeding in the standing water that sits on your property. And these days, an…
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MasterShield vs. Others

Do You Need a Gutter Screen?

by Karen Sager
Will Gutter Screens Prevent Clogging? If cleaning gutters is becoming tiresome, or you can no longer do it, gutter screens may be a good solution. Of course, you can always hire a local contractor…
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Choosing a Gutter Guard? Don’t Make the Mistakes I Made

by Karen Sager
So, you’ve decided you’re tired of climbing your ladder three plus times a year and have your mind set you’ll be choosing a gutter guard this season. That’s great, but now which one do you…
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- reverse curve
- reverse curve gutter guards

Seasons

Winter

by Karen Sager
The Ultimate Guide to Ice Dams It’s that time of year again: temperatures are dropping and people are trading in bathing suits for winter coats. It’s pretty clear what to do when the seasons change... Read More
Gutter Guards and the Zika Virus

by Karen Sager
Issues with the Zika virus are all over the news as of late. With multiple ways to transmit the disease and its impact on pregnant women, it’s an issue that has to be taken very seriously….
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- gutter guards
- mosquitoes