If your home’s aluminum trim or siding is more than about 15-20 years old, the exterior color may be peeling off. This is the normal lifespan for paint applied to aluminum trim, so don’t worry — there’s nothing wrong with your trim. After so many...
Not only are they annoying, irritating, and really hard to avoid, mosquitos are also the most deadly animals in the world. This is because they’re very effective at spreading disease. Most of the dangerous mosquito-borne diseases are only truly problematic in tropical areas of the...
Government programs across the United States are paying homeowners to put new roofs on their homes. It may seem crazy, but it’s an attempt to reduce damage and insurance claims from strong storms, tornados, wildfires and hurricanes across the country. Higher Insurance Rates Mean Fewer...
When you’re shopping for new replacement windows, energy efficiency is probably one of your main considerations. As well it should be, because improved energy efficiency equates to lower heating and cooling bills and a smaller environmental impact. But once you start looking into energy efficient...
Whether you’re motivated more by saving some cash or by the pride and fulfilment of completing home repair tasks by yourself, many homeowners eventually wonder whether some of the roof repair and maintenance that their home needs could be a DIY job. And yes, there...
Although we frequently remind our customers that it might cost less to replace your windows than you’d expect, it’s still true that it’s a significant investment — financially, as well as in effort and consideration — in your home. And once you’ve gotten your new...
The home siding of today is not at all like the siding your grandparents had on their home. Through the years, siding has changed — it’s become more aesthetically pleasing and more environmentally friendly while maintaining its durability and budget-friendliness. Siding’s Start In a broad...
Replacing your home’s gutters is an exciting time! (Maybe not everyone gets as excited as we do.) But it’s a great opportunity to refresh a part of your home that is absolutely essential to keeping your roof, walls, foundation, and landscaping in their best condition....
When getting new windows for your home, everyone (obviously!) thinks mostly about what type of glass to get for those windows: single or double paned, laminated, textured, or insulated — there’s a lot to think about. But it’s equally important to make sure you’re choosing...