Some of the more costly investments in your home are flexible as to when they should be done. New kitchen or bath? Do it when the budget permits. New deck? Just get it done before the old one becomes dangerous. But the roof often makes the decision for you. It will tell you it needs […]
It Is Broke, So Let’s Fix It!
House Broken? Let Us Fix it! So many things can go askew with a house, and many of those on the exterior become very noticeable when Spring rains and winds come to town. You might see roof shingles flapping or even flying, trim coming loose, decking deteriorating… it makes your head hurt, right? Put down […]
What kind of Sandwich Are You?
Sandwich Generation and Safety With people living longer and often staying in their homes longer, there’s a new group known as the “Sandwich Generation.” Those people, generally in their 40s and early 50s, are responsible for their aging parents while still raising their children or paying for college. If you’re one of them, you’re pulled […]
Spring Rains Show Us Who’s Boss
Spring Showers (and Summer Rain) If April showers bring May Flowers, then a May monsoon-like we had at the beginning of this month — brings clogged gutters. It’s hard to focus on gutters and gutter guards, the unsung heroes of exteriors. But fail to give them some respect, and you won’t like the outcome. The […]
“What Ifs” For Your Decks
About Your Deck, What If… April, May, June… prime time for deck building. Most people jump into choosing a decking material, a color, and the size of deck they want. But the planning process really needs more structure than that. Let’s think about the “What If” variables in deck planning: What if you want to […]
Designing Your Dream Kitchen!
What Is YOUR Dream Kitchen? They understood the Assignment We see you there, surfing the internet looking at kitchen designs, wistfully envisioning turning your 1990s kitchen into a Chef’s kitchen suitable for Johanna Gaines. We know because we’ve done that, too. The problem is, you see, most of us don’t have a huge house and […]
DOs and DON’Ts of Roof Repair and Replacement
What You Need To Know About Roof Repair A roof is a key factor in keeping any home safe from the elements. A compromised roof could allow significant damage to your home, inside and out. It’s easy to overlook the importance of the health of your roof; after all, it’s up there and whoever sees […]
Bathrooms – You Didn’t Know You Wanted This!
How Is Your Bathroom Style? Remember that all-white and marble bathroom renovation project you were planning before the pandemic hit? You might want to give that neutral palette and standard fixtures plan a second thought – it’s so two years ago! Bathroom style trends have taken a turn to higher-tech, warmer in color and materials, […]
Roofing – Let’s Start at the Top
New Roof or Replacement Roof? Home roofing is likely to be a big investment, so you’ll want to be absolutely certain you’re making the right decisions about what to do, how to do it, and who will do the best job for you. Take solace in the knowledge that a new roof will return some […]
Curb Appeal Involves More Than Pretty Flowers
Siding Improves Your Home’s Curb Appeal In the age of online house shopping, curb appeal moves to a whole new level of importance and value. If the little thumbnail-size photos aren’t eye-catching, you’ve made it a lot harder to get a potential buyer to click. But even if you’re not moving, there’s just nothing like […]
