An attic is the least glamorous but most dominant part of the house. According to the statistics, the majority of Americans have attics in their homes, and you’ll agree it’s the most neglected part of your home. Even so, the attic is the most mistreated and rarely visited part of your home; it reveals…
Just got cedar shingles or a shake roof? Did the roofing professional treat them with Water-Repellent Preservative (WRF)? Did you opt for superior cedar shakes and shingles with a pressure-impregnated preservative to protect your roof against moisture damage? Must Read: 5 Issues With Multi-Layered Roofs Wood swells as it wets and shrinks as it dries,…
Do you know the first-line defense in your house against the outside world? It’s your home’s roof, the largest asset you own. Every homeowner runs into roofing problems at some point in their life. If you’ve encountered problems with roofs, it indicates something horrendous will pan out. It’s time to make some major decisions as…
As the age of winter approaches, the outside world becomes the enchanting world of Narnia. Although everything is so beautiful and mesmerizing, the snow brings its own problems. Don’t panic; there is no white witch in real life, but the heap of snow over your head is something to worry about. Moreover, unexpected snowstorms, ice…
As the cold weather approaches, it is time to start thinking about home winterization. That’s because, when you learn how to winterize a house, you can make your home more energy-efficient. Not only is this good for the environment, but effective home winterization is also good for your budget – since a winterized home will…
A roof installation is a difficult, expensive home project, so when it’s time to replace your roof, you want your hard-earned money to go toward a product that will last as long as possible. And while some materials like steel or slate are among the longest-lasting shingles on the market, the average consumer will be…
Legendary singer and songwriter John Denver understood the beauty and magic of the mountains. If you’re familiar with his work, then you know that he even incorporated the names of mountains into his lyrics. From the Rocky Mountains in “Rocky Mountain High” to the Blue Ridge Mountain reference in “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Denver…
When it’s time to get new windows installed on your home, you want the job done right, on time, and on budget. But before you start to Google or ask Siri to find “window installation companies near me,” take a moment to consider the list below, so you know what is important to look for…
As a homeowner, you know that when the time comes to replace your roof, durability is a must – and one reason is because Baltimore and the surrounding areas experience a wide range of weather conditions throughout the course of a year. From rain and hail, to sleet, snow, and wind, Maryland homeowners need a quality…
While the debate surrounding global warming is an ongoing one, many scientists agree that climate change is a real concern. Global temperature increases, warmer oceans, melting ice sheets, and rising water levels are all creating their own unique set of problems. Add to that the more extreme weather events certain parts of the world have…