Siding is one of the most important structural aspects of any home. It’s also one of the most commonly misunderstood. A lot of homeowners let years pass without giving a second thought to the condition of their home’s siding. This often ends in surprise repairs – or even total siding replacement – which can strain…
Whether you live in an area where the weather is warm all year long, or in a state with cold winters and warm summers, having a patio is a huge asset. Of course, there are plenty of patios out there that don’t get used much. Maybe the design wasn’t very good, or maybe the materials…
There’s one thing that all first-time homeowners discover soon after they move into a home: It’s always necessary to look for ways to save money, and to avoid unexpected maintenance costs down the road. This involves a heightened awareness of the various components that keep your home running smoothly – such as the gutters. Believe…
All of the different projects you have to invest in as a homeowner – renovations, repairs, maintenance – siding is probably not the one that excites people the most. Things like kitchen and bathroom renovations tend to be much higher on peoples’ lists. But when you look at the most functionally important areas of a…
What kind of projects are people doing around the house, now that the winter months are history and warm weather is ahead? For a lot of people, the list is very long. There are spring cleaning projects to tackle, of course. This often includes both indoor and outdoor areas. There might also be minor renovation…
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or have owned several properties before, you’ve realized by now that the list of things to do is always expanding. If you have a relatively new home that was built with high-quality materials, your maintenance requirements as a homeowner might be less. But if you live in an older home…
There are a lot of different things that can go wrong when you’re a homeowner, and part of the challenge is trying to stay on top of all the different maintenance issues and repairs that come up during the course of a given year. Fortunately, many things aren’t very important, and they don’t cause big…
Gutters play a critical role in your home’s overall wellbeing. They help control rainwater flow, offering protection to your home’s walls, roofs, and foundation. Therefore, gutter cleaning should be an essential part of home maintenance, as having a dirty and clogged gutter could lead to a leaky roof, which can cause damage to the interior…
Have you researching roofing repairs or roof replacement services lately? In one respect, things haven’t changed all that much. Getting a quality repair or replacement still hinges on finding a skilled, trained, experienced professional to handle the job the right way. But on the other hand, a lot of things have changed when it comes…
Now that winter is a thing of the past, homeowners all over the country are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work. That might mean cleaning up the yard, hauling junk out of an old equipment shed, throwing boxes of unwanted stuff out of the attic or basement, or even a minor renovation project.…