If you’re looking for homeowner gift ideas for the handyman in your life, this blog’s for you! We asked Peter Kiwior, founder of Pro-Home Services, for homeowner gift ideas he would suggest this Christmas to help homeowners maintain their roofs and gutters. He came through with a list of items that will not only make home maintenance easier but also keep users safe while they do it. Any would make a great gift from Santa this year.
#1 The LadderLatch Pro – A Smarter, Safer Way to Secure Your Ladder
Ladderlatchpro.com
At some point, every homeowner needs to climb a ladder to inspect their roof or a higher part of their house. Peter’s first homeowner gift idea is the LadderLatch Pro.
“Most ladder accidents happen because the ladder shifts at the top,” Peter says. “The LadderLatch Pro keeps it anchored, which gives you confidence and reduces risk. Every homeowner should have one.” Peter even has his team use it on the job because it is so effective in making ladder climbing as safe as possible.
The simple but game-changing device stabilizes your ladder at gutter level, creating safer roof access for seasonal decorating, gutter cleaning, or roofline inspections. It cleverly attaches the ladder to the gutter with a vice-like action that is further immobilized with a stabilizing strap. The LadderLatch Pro is a customer favorite and received the 2025 People’s Choice Winner in the Safety and Fall Protection category of the Innovative Product Showcase and Awards Program.
It’s a great homeowner gift idea because it can be used throughout the year for various outdoor tasks such as:
✔ Hanging Christmas lights
✔ Cleaning gutters
✔ Inspecting shingles or vents
✔ Painting
To find out more about them, visit the LadderLatchPro website.
#2 Gutter Cleaning Attachments – Clean the Gutters Without the Ladder
Worx GUTTERPRO Universal Gutter Cleaning Kit for Leaf Blowers
Gutters are a home’s first line of defense against water damage—and unclogging them by hand is messy, inconvenient, and often unsafe. That’s why Peter’s second suggestion is a great homeowner gift idea for clearing gutters of leaves and debris without having to get on a ladder.
If you live in a wooded area or suburban area with tall trees, the best defense against clogged gutters is to install gutter guards. Pro-Home Services can advise you on the types of products available and what would work best for your situation. But if you don’t have gutter guards, you’ll need to clean your gutters. That’s why a gutter cleaner attachment is an excellent homeowner gift idea to simplify annual gutter cleaning. The attachment clips onto the end of a leaf blower to help clear the gutters of debris and leaves.
Throughout the year, Pro-Home Services helps homeowners address gutter maintenance issues because of their vital importance for the home’s entire structure as well as its foundation. Without proper gutter maintenance, your home may be in for big problems such as:
✔ Moisture and water
damage to the attic and home interior
✔Damage to siding and other home exterior materials
✔Pooling and flooding on the lawn and in the landscape
Leaves and animal nests are among the many surprises homeowners find in their gutters when homeowners go to clean them out. A good blowout of your gutters will thwart their plans and the possibility of backing up your drainpipes.
In general, it’s also a good idea to keep leaves off your roof, and once again, the gutter cleaning attachment can help here, too. Proactively keeping leaves off your roof keeps them from sliding into your gutters and clogging them later. Leaves on the roof can also trap moisture and begin the growth of mildew which can manifest as unsightly dark streaks on lighter roofs.
“Clearing your gutters and roof is a necessary chore, but for homeowners who already have a leaf blower, a gutter cleaning attachment can help them do it without scaling a ladder,” he said. “The attachment makes the whole process safer, faster, and a lot cleaner.”
Depending on the model you choose, the attachment extends your blower’s reach anywhere from eight to 12 feet. Most units come with several tubes that fit together to form the extension. The end is an elbow shape that directs the airflow down and into, rather than over, the gutter. The result is a powerful clearing of your leaves and debris in seconds from the safety of ground level. The attachment also works well for clearing leaves from areas on your entire roof.
There are many brands and versions for this homeowner gift idea. Some only fit their specific brand equipment, while others make attachments that are more universal. One that claims to fit most blowers is the WORX GutterPro Kit. It fits most blowers, and by assembling the various tubes together, it can extend the reach of the blower 11 feet to reach your gutters.
Find out more about their product on the WORX website.
#3 Roof Rake- Remove Roof Snow From the Ground
Living in the Midwest, we get lots of snow. We’re no strangers to shoveling our driveways and sidewalks, but what about the snow on our roof?
Raking snow from your roof is a good practice that can actually help protect your home and extend your roof’s lifespan. How? Raking snow does great things, which is why a roof rake is a great homeowner gift idea..
- Prevents ice dams. Removing the snow from your roof can help prevent the freeze-thaw cycle that can form ice dams. These dams trap melting water under the shingles that can seep into your attic or walls. Raking the snow keeps ice dams from forming.
- Reduces roof load. Your roof is strong, but snow is heavy, putting thousands of pounds of pressure on it. Raking relieves structural stress.
- Makes gutters more effective. Raking keeps the gutter area clear so meltwater can move away from your house more easily.
A good time to rake your roof is after 4-6 inches of new snowfall, or when temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing. These are times when ice dams are most likely to form and potentially cause problems on the roof.
“The most important part of your roof to rake is the roof edge, which is the 3-6 feet from the gutter,” said Peter. “There’s no need to rake the entire roof. And always remember to rake downward, never upward under the shingles.”
Roof rakes are not complicated, but they are designed specifically for use on roofs so they do not damage shingles. If you want to rake your roof, always use a tool designed for the purpose.
As a homeowner gift idea, Peter suggests a roof rake from Menards. It is a lightweight aluminium tool that telescopes to 16 feet to easily reach your roof edge.
“When you’re shopping for a roof rake, look for something lightweight and manageable,” Peter said. “Roof rakes are great for removing the snow from your car roof, windshield, and hood, too.”
16’ telescoping roof rake from menards.com
It’s important to stay clear of the show and ice you rake off your roof. If you are not comfortable raking your roof, we can help at Pro-Home Services.
And there you have it! Three great homeowner gift ideas to help maintain your roof and gutters. From all of us at Pro-Home Services, we wish you a wonderful holiday and a prosperous new year. If we can ever help with a roof inspection or your home maintenance needs, contact us at 630-349-2918.