Sometimes, marvels of large-scale construction fill interested onlookers with wonder and amazement. Consider the pyramids of Giza, or the Pantheon in Rome. Or, say, the KeyArena in Seattle. Crews are working to expand the size of the arena, which the city built for the 1962...
Skylights can be a marvelous addition to a home. Skylights allow more than 30% more light into a room than standard windows do. Not only does this added natural light help your place feel welcoming and relaxing, but it can save you a great deal...
For those of us who have been around for a few decades, it’s a little hard to believe, but vinyl is back in fashion! Vinyl record sales are on the rise, and vinyl collectors are driving up prices for cherished and obscure short-run vinyl pressings...
Your downspouts are the part of your gutter system that funnel water from your gutters (the part that hang on the edge of your roof) down to the ground. They assist in moving water from your rooftop away from your house’s foundation, and out into...
Finding an affordable company for roofing is one challenge in and of itself. Especially in a city like Cincinnati. Sourcing a company that does great siding work? That’s another tall order as well. Or how about a company that does window replacement at a reasonable...
Preventive medicine is the best medicine, and that goes for your gutters, too! Think of your gutters like the arteries for your home. You need them clean and clear so that you don’t end up with blockages and other major problems. Most importantly, liquids need to be...
When hail or a fallen tree branch has punched a hole in your roof, throwing a tarp over it may halt the water leaking in but it doesn’t count as a repair. The major types of roof repair either maintain the structural integrity of the roof...
Most of us hope to never have to hire a roofing contractor, though if you’ve owned your home long enough, you will eventually need one to repair a damaged roof or replace your aging roof. It can be daunting to need to vet potential contractors based...
Some forms of wind damage are really obvious – such as when you’re looking up and see blue sky because a large section of the roof is missing, or when there’s a giant tree laying across the top of your house. Other forms of roof...