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What to know about shingling a roof before getting a new one

Before shingling a roof, you face a battery of challenging decisions. First comes narrowing your choice from a variety of materials. Choices range from asphalt, slate, concrete and clay tiles and, of course, composition shingles. Then, take time to weigh five factors: Product cost, material weight and installation requirements. Language of shingling a roof Roofers speak […]

A radiant barrier keeps attics cooler, more efficient

Attics heat up when the sun’s radiant energy heats the shingles. That heat is transferred to the interior attic space through the roofing materials via conduction. That’s unless you install a radiant barrier to reduce attic heat gain. What does this matter? Because, as attic temperatures increase, that heat is transferred to the building […]

Disaster relief volunteers take homes from fatal to fixer upper

Find out how you can help All Hands Volunteers The worst of times bring out the best in people. As waters receded disaster relief volunteers flooded into Houston. Because, one of the world’s leading volunteer organizations, All Hands Volunteers, led the charge. Over the last ten years, over 35,000 All Hands Volunteers have donated 175,000 […]

Key tips to help you get the most from a bathroom remodel

Knowing what you’re getting into with a bathroom remodel is the best way to make sure any project comes out well. Set yourself up for success with these key considerations: Evaluate before starting a bathroom remodel What do you like? What would you like to change? What can you not live with any more? Organize […]

Yard flooding does not have to mean a landscaping death sentence

May’s heavy rains brought yard flooding in some areas. It not only caused damage to homes, but plants, gardens and lawns as well. Even though the short-term effects of flooding and waterlogging subside, longer-term issues demand your careful attention. Yard flooding leads to long-term problems The longer your soil is saturated, the more severe […]

Replacement siding is one choice that gives you three benefits

There’s no underestimating the importance of your home’s siding. Aside from being the face of your home, siding protects it from weather extremes. Siding can also make your home more energy efficient. Of course, getting all these benefits and more from replacement siding assumes you have it properly installed. Replacement siding protects As it ages, […]

Surprising solution to a problem balcony is flat roof leak repair

Surprising solution to a problem balcony is flat roof leak repair “We considered removing the balcony and just having a lattice porch,” Todd told us when writing to the Ask Tom section of HomeShowRadio.com. “We would have so much water enter the downstairs that we would have to remove our porch furniture.” Where there’s a […]

Could a surge suppressor prevent catastrophic damage to your home?

Without a surge suppressor, Power surges cause hundreds of millions of dollars in property damage annually. But, advances in technology now mean you can easily protect what gets plugged in around your home. Power Surges happen when voltage substantially exceeds the standard 120 volt flow, damaging anything plugged into outlets in your home. About eighty […]

Houston ToolBank, the right tools for organizations doing the right thing

Houston is a generous city. Hundreds of organizations make a difference in the lives of others everyday. Making that happen often means having the right tools. The Houston ToolBank provides them to qualifying groups. Borrowing them is easy. Houston ToolBank is for helping hands Getting any job done right means having the right tools. This […]

An improperly sized air conditioning system is hazardous to your health

Too much of anything is a bad thing. That’s especially true of your air conditioning system. While too little won’t get you cool, too much could actually be hazardous to your health. Absolute Comfort Air explains why properly sizing your air conditioner saves you money and helps you feel more comfortable. Why air conditioning size […]