Choosing the Right Window Size for Your Home
When it comes to choosing replacement windows for your home, a variety of factors must be considered. Apart from the components like framing material, glass and the overall aesthetics of your windows, you must also take their size into account.
The Importance of a Roof Inspection Before Selling Your Home
If you are looking to sell your property in the future, you have to consider the impact your roofing system is going to have. A well-maintained roof is an indication that the home will have long-term sustainability, thus attracting buyers. Hiring a reliable roofer to assess its condition allows you to repair or replace any part of […]
Common Roofing Red Flags and How to Avoid Them
During the warmer or severe weather seasons, roofers will come out of the woodworks trying to vie for your business. Not all of these contractors are worth considering, however. Some contractors are just out to make a quick buck. Aside from costing you thousands of dollars in upfront payments, they also tend to make faulty […]
5 Summer Home Maintenance Mistakes You Could Be Making
Summer is for planning getaways or lazily lounging in your own home. Before you head out on your vacations, you have to make sure that your home is ready for summer.
Roofing: Dealing With Hail Damage
Experts always recommend a roof inspection after severe winter weather. This is to ensure your roof did not sustain any serious damage, especially if you’ve had a hailstorm move through your area.
How to Plan a Detailed Budget for a Window Replacement
You’re more likely to stick to a meticulously planned budget than a haphazardly planned one. Here are some tips on planning a budget for a window replacement.
How to Choose the Perfect Window for Every Room in Your Home
It’s not necessary to install the same style of windows in your home. Keep in mind that every room has its own purpose and needs. For instance, the windows in your living room may not be fit for the bathroom or areas where privacy is a concern.
What Are the Benefits of Wood Siding?
If you’re going for a more rustic look and feel for your home exterior, then wood is one of your best options. This material can last for decades when properly maintained. To protect wood siding from decay, pests and weather, it must be sealed, stained or painted.
How to Pick the Right Tile Color for Your Concrete Roof
Like your siding, the roofing system of your home plays a major role in maintaining your curb appeal. As such, it’s vital that you not only choose the right material for your roof, but the right color as well. According to experts, concrete tile is one of the most popular roofing materials available on the market, and, […]
How to Choose the Perfect Siding Profile for Your Home
Getting new siding might seem easy, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. After all, aside from the material itself, you’ll have to consider several other factors to make sure you’re choosing the right siding for your home. One of the factors to pay attention to is the siding profile. Unfortunately, some homeowners […]
Tips to Help You Boost Your Home’s Natural Ventilation
When living in your home, proper ventilation is one of the things that you need to keep in mind. This is because ventilation can easily dictate how comfortable your home is as well as how pure your indoor air quality can be. With that in mind, you can consider a few methods that can improve […]
4 Worry-Free Ways to Choose a Bathroom Window
Adding a window to your bathroom is easy – it’s choosing which window perfectly fits the space that’s tricky. With the right considerations, however, you can make the process much easier.
Why Steep-Slope Roof Replacements Cost More
Roofing repair contractors and installation professionals use the format Y/X to describe the steepness of a roof. Y is called the “rise”, and it’s how much a roof rises in inches while X describes the “run” or the distance over which the Y rises. Residential homes have steepness numbers that range from 3/12 to 20/12. Any […]
Foolproof Ways to Design Your Exteriors
Ultimately, the design decisions about your roofing, siding and any other part of your exteriors are all up to you. While your remodeling contractor can suggest a few tweaks here and there, the choices you make can all be based on your own preferences. Unfortunately, not many homeowners have experience choosing wisely when it comes […]
What You Should Look for in a Siding Contractor
When it comes to your home’s exteriors, you wouldn’t want to leave it in the hands of a subpar contractor that cuts corners when completing home improvement projects. Not only will it be a waste of your money, but it can also mean more problems for your home later on. This is why it pays […]
The 3 Major Factors That Affect the Cost of a Roof Replacement
Replacing your roof is a major investment that can cost thousands of dollars. Homeowners will have to replace the roof at least once in their lifetime so it is important to understand where the money actually goes. While roofing repair contractors may have different rates, they all base their quotes on these three major factors.
Limitations of Aluminum Siding
Aluminum siding was once the most popular choice for homes in the US. However, it has lost its popularity, and fewer homes are using it to protect their homes against varied weather conditions. Nowadays, there are better siding materials.
Eye-Catching Roof Styles for 2019
During the beginning of a new year, many homeowners may start rethinking the style and decor of their homes. These changes are symbols of a fresh start and a new outlook for the coming year. They may even consider changing their roof color. If you are in the market for a new roof, here are […]
5 Effortless Ways of Maintaining Your Curb Appeal
Your exterior is the first thing your neighbors and potential buyers see when they pass by your home. However, there are times when you don’t have the time or energy to maintain your home’s exterior. Thankfully, there are various ways you can improve your curb appeal with less effort.
The Better Siding: Why Vinyl Is Superior to Wood
Wood used to be the most popular siding option until vinyl hit the market in the 1970s. Fast forward to 2017, vinyl continues to live up to its billing as the ultimate siding solution. Despite the emergence of newer materials, such as composite and fiber cement, it has remained the undisputed choice of the industry.