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 gutter system is […]
Category: DIY
Designing 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 unlimited funds. So, after […]
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, […]
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 […]
Glass– It’s More Than Meets the Eye
When you’re planning to replace windows and doors, or adding new sliding glass doors to your home, if you think you don’t need to bother about the glass in them, you’re in for a surprise. The right glass choices can provide everything from increased privacy and safety to noise reduction and energy savings. It’s clear […]
Daunting Deck Decisions – FAQ
If you’re a homeowner thinking about adding a new deck or replacing a worn-out one, you’ve probably spent hours on the internet looking at all the options for planning, building and using a deck. Here are answers to some questions you may have: Q. Do I really need a professional or can I build […]
Winter Roof Inspection – Yes, It’s That Time Again!
Dasher, Dancer, Comet — all of you. Get off the roof! Even if you’re not expecting 4-legged company on your roof, you probably should get some 2-leggers up there to look around before punishing winter weather conditions set in. A yearly winter roof inspection is the best way to ensure your roof is up to […]
Modern Bathroom Options – You Didn’t Know You Wanted This!
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, and visually interesting. While […]
The Luckiest People on the Block
Some people think it’s only the four-leaf clover that brings good luck. But people in the know will tell you that the three-leaf clover is the lucky one – the clover on the Ferris Home Improvement fleet of service vehicles! Vans, minivans, panel trucks, pickup trucks, cab-forward trucks, dump trucks, SUVs – now numbering 43 […]
