Hardie siding replacement
Repipe vs ePipe: Is pipe restoration a better choice?
Pinhole leaks are a leading reason for a repipe project. Repiping seems to make perfect sense: Replace leaky pipes with new ones. It’s not that easy. A repipe project is a messy, inconvenient process. Holes get cut in walls throughout your home. And, when it’s done, there’s the patching, painting, and clean up. Which is […]
Ten tips for a marriage-friendly bathroom remodel project
The only project more stressful on marriage than building a house is remodeling an old one. Because there’s no space more personal, a bathroom remodel project can be particularly prickly. That’s why Tom and Sandra remodeled each of their bathrooms on their own. In the interest of maintaining domestic harmony, here are tips for keeping […]
A new front door makes a better impression and boosts home value
Your front door is the ambassador of your home. It greets friends and visitors. But, it also has to be tough enough to stand up to every kind of weather. Could be ready for a new one? A new front door can boost your home’s perceived value by 4.2%. Before setting out to buy a […]
Protect your foundation without compromise using a root barrier
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, […]
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