Butch Cassidy was born this day in 1866. In the movie about him and
the Sundance Kid, the song about raindrops became famous. Today, that
song is a good reminder for homeowners that April showers will bring
headaches if you don't fix the leaks, drips and puddles that come with
that damp month. Before the next downpour, clean out gutters and look
for holes and rusting. If
you've got rust, clean with a wire brush and rust chemicals. Then patch
with roofing cement or gutter sealer. Fix leaks at joints with the same
compounds, and paint to protect bare metal and to blend in. Then inspect
the roof with binoculars and walk around the house looking for winter
damage. When it rains, check the attic for leaks, and when it quits,
check outside again, looking for low spots where water collects. Fill in
with dirt for better runoff and drainage away from the house. For more
tips, visit our Web site at onthehouse.com. And that's the On The House
tip for today.