Gargoyle downspout boot installed on downspout extension

Downspout of the Week – Downspout Boots

The Downspout of the Week is more of a “downspout accessory.” Decorative downspout boots offer a totally rad option for the outside of your home. You can find them in…

copper cup rain chain installed on home

Downspout of the Week – Rain Chains

Now, if you aren’t familiar with rain chains you might be a little confused. You might even want to give me a “V8 smack” on the forehead and remind me…

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Downspout of the Week – I think it’s dead

This week’s downspout isn’t a very happy one. The poor guy was living at a storage unit and sadly, he didn’t make it. He might not have been installed properly or maybe…

tin man downspout man

Downspout of the Week – Downspout Man

Guttersmiths cannot take credit for this clever work of downspout art, but I just want to say that whoever did make this is a fantastic human being. I came across this picture while poking…

old copper downspout on red stone historic building

Downspout of the Week – Arts and Industries Building, Washington D.C.

Alright. We started this “Downspout of the Week” thing a few weeks ago, but didn’t keep up with the whole “weekly” aspect of it. I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I’ll make…

The Magic of Leaf Screens (and a super cute puppy)

Ok. Let’s talk leaf screens. Installing leaf screens can be a huge benefit to your home. Big time. The first and obvious reason is that they stop leaves and other…

6 inch euro copper gutter with round end cap

Euro Style Copper Half Round Gutters

Our most recently completed job was on East Main Street in Madison where we installed 6” copper half round gutters with “Euro Style” elbows and 4” downspouts. This Euro style…

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About Main and Me

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A Little Bit About Historic Preservation

We recently traveled back to New York City to take part in the baby shower for John’s sister (our Guttersmith team  will be getting a new addition very soon!). While we were there,…

Historic Preservation – Van Hise Ave Madison, WI

Historic preservation is a way to protect and restore buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance. It first became a concern in the United States in the late…