Skylights can be wonderful, particularly in rooms lacking much natural sunlight access. Not all homes, however, are ideal for skylights. Is yours? Do You Have a Truss-Framed Roof or a Stick-Framed Roof? If you have a stick-framed framed roof, where the rafters are three feet...
We can forget about the roof most of the time. It sits overhead. We only see it when arriving home, usually, and even then, for mere seconds at a time. “There are roofing repair companies near me?” you may ask, since you so rarely need...
Not everyone enjoys cleaning their gutters. Let’s face it. Very few people relish the task. We homeowners all do, however, need to keep our gutters unclogged. What do you do if you hate cleaning your gutters? One option is to hire someone else to do...
Your gutters are essential for a number of reasons. Clean gutters keep water away from your roof, and prolong the life of your roof. Clean gutters also prevent standing water from harming your foundation or causing mildew and rot. What can you do to keep...
Replacing your windows can save you money. All windows need to be replaced eventually, and replacing old, leaky windows with newer, energy-efficient window models can reduce your heating and cooling bills. As a homeowner, saving money is often at the forefront of your thoughts. Why else...
In July of 2021, U.S. News & World Report did its rankings of 150 US cities for 2021-2022. We shouldn’t be surprised at the results, but nonetheless, we were pleased. The magazine ranked Cincinnati as Ohio’s best city to live in. To quote them: “Residents...
Cincinnati has an incredible historical story to tell. From the Losantiville days to the Porkopolis industrial bloom, from the time as “Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad” to the opening of the Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati has woven a complex tapestry of historical...
Roofing contractors in Cincinnati – and elsewhere, for that matter – notice when the subject of the roof appears in pop culture. When we hear the roof discussed in film scenes, our ears perk up. Our favorite J.D. Salinger novella? Raise High the Roof Beam,...
Here are some questions you can use to make sure the roofing contractors are giving you a fair and accurate estimate. Will You Take My Old Roof Off? If they are trying to shingle over your old roof, rather than removing the old roof, then...