{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Alexander Townsley","home_page_url":"https://alexandertownsley.com","description":"Alexander Townsley","author":{"name":"Alexander Townsley"},"items":[{"id":"https://alexandertownsley.com/blog/f/5-signs-your-roof-needs-repair-before-it-becomes-a-major-problem","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/63709b93-b193-47d2-b287-c804b9c32fdd/IMG_1429.jpeg\"/><p>Many roof problems start small but become expensive if they’re ignored. Homeowners throughout Howard County, including Columbia and Ellicott City, often don’t notice roof damage until a leak appears inside the home. Catc...</p>","url":"https://alexandertownsley.com/blog/f/5-signs-your-roof-needs-repair-before-it-becomes-a-major-problem","title":"5 Signs Your Roof Needs Repair Before It Becomes a Major Problem","summary":"Many roof problems start small but become expensive if they’re ignored. Homeowners throughout Howard County, including Columbia and Ellicott City, often don’t notice roof damage until a leak appears inside the home. Catc...","date_modified":"2026-07-11T15:57:22Z"},{"id":"https://alexandertownsley.com/blog/f/are-gutter-guards-worth-it-in-howard-county","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/63709b93-b193-47d2-b287-c804b9c32fdd/IMG_1733.jpeg\"/><p>If you’re tired of cleaning your gutters every fall, you’ve probably wondered if gutter guards are worth the investment. The answer depends on your home, the trees around it, and the type of gutter guard you choose. In H...</p>","url":"https://alexandertownsley.com/blog/f/are-gutter-guards-worth-it-in-howard-county","title":"Are Gutter Guards Worth It in Howard County?","summary":"If you’re tired of cleaning your gutters every fall, you’ve probably wondered if gutter guards are worth the investment. The answer depends on your home, the trees around it, and the type of gutter guard you choose. In H...","date_modified":"2026-07-11T15:30:40Z"},{"id":"https://alexandertownsley.com/blog/f/how-long-does-deck-stain-really-last","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/63709b93-b193-47d2-b287-c804b9c32fdd/IMG_4255.jpeg\"/><p>Many deck stain manufacturers advertise protection for up to 10 years, but homeowners often wonder what they can realistically expect. Based on my experience restoring decks throughout Howard County, including Columbia a...</p>","url":"https://alexandertownsley.com/blog/f/how-long-does-deck-stain-really-last","title":"    How Long Does Deck Stain Last in Howard County?","summary":"Many deck stain manufacturers advertise protection for up to 10 years, but homeowners often wonder what they can realistically expect. Based on my experience restoring decks throughout Howard County, including Columbia a...","date_modified":"2026-07-11T15:22:25Z"}]}