Everyone knows to call your trusted, local roof repair company when a tree falls on your roof, or when you wake up to a new, nature-made skylight that you never asked for. But wouldn’t it be great to know which subtle signs you could look...
Every home will eventually need a new roof — sadly, they don’t last forever. In the best-case scenario, a properly installed and maintained residential roof can last 20 years (or sometimes even longer). When you’re about to make the big investment in a new roof,...
Like any other part of your home, from the roof to the siding, your windows have a useful lifespan. After that, you’ll need to start looking into window replacement if you want to maintain the protection your windows offer your family in terms of the...
If you’ve owned or maintained a home for any length of time, you already know that your gutters need to be cleaned. But knowing that you need to clean them doesn’t mean that you know how often to clean them. If you look around online,...
Your roof needs to be replaced. You called the contractors, read through the estimates, asked your questions, got your answers, and chose the best local roofing company in your area. The materials have been ordered, the date has been scheduled, and it’s almost here! New...
Over 4 million homes across the US have traditional solar panels installed on their roofs, making solar power the fastest growing sector when it comes to energy production in the US. Especially when you consider government subsidies you may be eligible for, solar can be...
“If you ignore your teeth, they’ll go away …” This is what my dad used to say to motivate me to brush my teeth as a small child. And though that’s not quite true of gutters, you could say, “If you ignore your gutters, you’re...
You’ve decided to replace your windows, you’ve done your research, you’ve picked them out, you’ve planned and paid. And the day is almost here: window installation day! You’re looking forward to improved comfort, decreased drafts and improved energy efficiency. But before you can get to...
These days, most homeowners who are choosing to repair, replace, or upgrade aspects of their home are motivated primarily by their budget and the environmental impact of their choices. Both of these concerns — their own bottom line and the environmental consequences of their choices,...