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4 Roof Maintenance Habits to Get Into This Year
Spring won’t be due until a couple of months from now, but it’s never too early to start planning your upcoming roof maintenance. Here are some good roof maintenance habits to start this year. 1. Make Roofing Inspections Part of Your Regular Home MaintenanceVisual...
Dealing With Crawl Space Moisture Buildup
A crawl space is a narrow space that is unoccupied and unfinished in a home. It serves as a buffer between the first floor of the house and the ground. It’s about 3.5 feet from top to bottom, so it’s just enough for someone to crawl through, hence the term “crawl...
Matching Home Exterior Colors
Exterior contractors can give you advice on the materials that can make your home more beautiful and add to its value. But since this is your home, the final decision on everything that’s installed on it should belong to you. After all, not every homeowner’s...
Common Causes of Waterproofing Failure
Waterproofing your home is extremely important. Waterproofing failure can result in water intrusion in critical areas, such as the basement and house foundations. Today, we discuss the common causes of waterproofing failure. Wrong Product Selection Waterproofing isn’t...
5 Risks of Ignoring a Leaking Roof
There are many household problems that can be put off until later, but fixing a leaking roof is not one of them. In fact, it should always be prioritized no matter what the season. Here's why. 1. Moisture Damage The attic, ceiling, and roofing support structures are...
Most Common Reasons for Noisy Gutters and Downspouts
The sound of rain can be soothing for some people. But when it's causing your gutters and downspouts to create strange sounds, the noise can be very annoying. Before you dismiss this as a merely frustrating circumstance, take note that the gutter and downspout noise...
Is Fall a Good Time to Paint My Home?
Painting the inside of your home can be done any time of the year. Since interiors are typically controlled environments, you don't have to worry about things like humidity and temperature. Painting home exteriors, on the other hand, can be a tricky business because...
3 FAQs About Roofing Insurance Claims
After a storm hits, it is usually the roofing system that sustains the most damage. Even though there are preventive steps you can take, like installing a weather-resistant system, your roof will still be exposed to sharp hail, high winds, torrential rain, and other...
4 Timeless Paint Colors for Your Home Exterior
Bold, daring exterior paint colors are distinctive and can easily make homes stand out from the crowd. But the downside is they tend to go out of style as quickly as they came into style. This can leave you with a sour feeling of regret or, worse, boredom. Here...
The Biggest Tile Roofing Mistakes That Roofers Should Avoid
Installing a tile roof is a challenging task. Aside from working with heavier roofing materials compared to asphalt shingles and metal roofing, ceramic tiles are also more expensive. This means roofers can’t afford to make the following mistakes. Failing to Check the...