There is a high risk of bodily harm for people who attempt a roofing project on their own. Many tools used in a roof installation can cause serious injuries to a novice user if not handled properly. If you are repairing an old roof, you may come across weak spots that could make you fall…
A properly installed metal roof can last as long as the house and is often backed up with a manufacturer warranty of between 30 and 50 years. A metal roof can withstand the elements and harsh weather conditions without losing its grip. Unlike other roofing materials, they do not require periodic costly maintenance as long…
Having a roof replaced or repaired is not an all year round affair. This is because of factors like availability of roofing contractors since during good weather seasons like summer, most of them are usually fully booked and for that reason, they are likely to hike their prices or even take long to do the…
Owning your own home comes with major expenses that you could never have encountered if you had rented a house or an apartment. Although it offers the convenience of space and other social aspects you had envisioned in your dream home, there are times when you have to deal with a few major renovations to…
A big part of being a homeowner is learning how to manage the risks, and learning how to minimize the long-term costs of maintaining a home. This is a process – it’s something that only experience can teach. On the other hand, using the experience of other homeowners is a valuable tool. The more information…
Have you ever tried to install or repair your own roof? Many homeowners with a knack for home improvement projects would answer ‘yes’, whether the aim was to save money or learn a new skill. Roofing is, however, a highly-specialized trade. In many cases, these DIY roofing projects don’t go as planned. That’s not to…
The arrival of spring is one of the very best things about living in New Jersey, or another area with four distinct seasons. After a long and chilly winter, often with record-setting blizzards, the snow finally begins to melt and the warm air begins to flow in once again. People fling open their windows, grab…
Have you ever dealt with a service provider who came to your home, performed some type of repair or service, and made a total mess of things? Maybe they were curt and unfriendly from the start, and then failed to solve the problem you’d called them in to solve. Maybe they cut corners, and you…
There are many places around the world where removing snow is simply not an issue — but for the rest of us, snow is a fact of life for a good portion of the year. There’s the question of shoveling and plowing the driveway and walkways, driving safely in the snow, and preventing water from…
Making sure the fundamentals of your home are in good shape is a perfect (and ongoing) activity for the warmer months. Since it’s much easier to conduct repairs and routine maintenance in this kind of weather, homeowners across the country are gearing up for various checks, adjustments and repairs. This is part of the responsibility…