Siding Beauty, Durability and Longevity for Your Home Today’s homeowner has a plethora of wonderful choices for exterior siding for their homes. From various grades of vinyl to any number of wood selections, there is a perfect fit for any taste and budget. And for the most discerning homeowner willing to make a bit of […]
Category: Home Improvement
What’s your pleasure – Sun, some sun, no sun?
What’s your pleasure – Sun, some sun, no sun? Your Pergola can make it happen at the push of a button. Working in the home improvement and renovation space is always exciting. Manufacturers continually innovate and improve, developing and adopting the newest technologies in home product beauty, durability and energy efficiency – all to […]
That’s Not Dirt on Your Roof. It’s Algae!
Ahh, spring. The weather warms, the tulips are blooming, trees are in blossom. The lawn is freshly mowed and the flower beds are trimmed. Your siding and gutters are fresh and clean, and you just love your home. Until you look up. Your roof looks dirty and you hate what that does to your home’s […]
Is your sliding glass patio door a nuisance?
Does your sliding door need to go? Older or builder-grade sliding glass doors can become a real nuisance. Sometimes they just need a good cleaning and lubricant, but more often, they need a lot more attention than that. Does your sliding door need to go? The animosity you feel for it might mean it’s time […]
A Cure for the Bathroom Blues
A Cure for the Bathroom Blues Oh, that feeling when you really, really need to use the bathroom and there’s someone in there acting like they own it. Or that feeling when you’re getting ready for work and school, and three of you are trying to use the one bathroom mirror. And then there’s that […]
Repairs That Will Extend the Life of Your Home
Repairs That Will Extend the Life of Your Home Your home is a major investment in your future. A well-maintained and continuously upgraded home likely will increase in value over your lifetime. Many common home repairs that are performed in a timely fashion can actually prolong the life of your home and save you money […]
Need a New Deck?
Mother Nature Hates Your Deck Mother Nature hates your deck. She punishes it with scorching sun, pouring rain, ice dams, and snow. But don’t take it personally, she’s just doing her job. The average life expectancy of a wooden deck is between 10 and 15 years. If you regularly and carefully maintain it, you might […]
Common Winter Roofing Problems
Common Winter Roofing Problems The beauty of a snowstorm conjures up fond memories of childhood afternoons spent sledding and making snow angels. Unfortunately, as a homeowner, you see the ugly side of below-freezing weather, snow and ice– and we don’t mean shovelling. Winter weather can be a home’s enemy, and when it wins the battle, […]
A Spa-Like Showering Experience
Get a Spa-like Showering Experience For folks who think there’s never anything truly new in bathrooms, it’s time to wake up and smell the steam. An innovation in bathroom design called “wet rooms” is flooding the market (see what we did there). A wet room is a fully waterproofed, fully tiled, open space that typically […]
Invest in a Roof System
Don’t Purchase a Roof … Invest in a Roof System A new roof is a thing of beauty, but it’s much more than a pretty face. It’s also a hard-working, vital contributor to the long-term health of your home. A quality roof requires more than shingles — it starts with plywood or oriented strand board […]
