It can be pretty easy to take your porch for granted, especially if you walk through the front door every day. It ends up blending in with the rest of the home. But your porch is one of the first parts of your home that guests will encounter when they visit. When selling a home, the porch is a major factor in curb appeal. Additionally, a porch can also be an indicator of what else is happening to your roof and even your foundation.

Gutters. They’re a very small but understated part of your home. Their job is to collect any water and debris that would otherwise fall on our home. Naturally, after time they may begin to see some wear and tear. When you start to experience problems in other areas of your home, it may be time to replace your gutters. Let’s talk about how to identify any issues that may happen due to your gutters.

It’s an exciting moment in your life when you’re finally able to take a step up on the economic ladder and ditch the apartment life to purchase your first home. Purchasing any home is exciting, for that matter. It’s a good reminder that you’ve been working hard to achieve your goals, and when you take this step, you don’t want to make any mistakes. Mistakes being accidentally moving into a home that may look like a good investment, but structurally it is a disaster. We’re here to help you identify some of the things that you should be looking for. Let’s discuss this.

Spring is on the way! Which means you’ve probably got a few home improvements idea in the back of your mind. This is the best time of year to replace your siding. It’s not too hot, nor too cold, and the temperatures are just right to install new updates on your home. For many reasons, spring is an excellent time of year. Today I would like to talk about a few ideas as to why it’s the best time of year to get your siding replaced.

The windows are the eyes of your home. They allow the sunlight to come in and keep any unwanted sources outside. Your windows help regulate the temperature in your home and keep it ventilated when you need a breeze. Needless to say, your windows are important. The longer that you’ve lived in your home, you may begin to notice some changes. Either you feel a draft, your energy bills have risen, or you notice that your windows are clouding up due to condensation. There’s a very likely chance that you’re experiencing these issues because of your windows. If the time comes to replace your windows, don’t do this by yourself. There are a few reasons as to why this isn’t a good idea. Let’s talk about them:

In the society that we live in today, we’re encouraged to be independent. It’s a fulfilling feeling to be able to tackle an exterior home improvement project that you never have before. You’re not only saving money but teaching yourself a new skill. We commend anyone with the drive to want to educate themselves further. Although there are some pros and cons to doing a project by yourself. Before you get started, you should do some research. Try to figure out what types of projects a beginner can typically handle, and what projects are done the best when handled by a professional. Your safety is the #1 priority, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Owning a home, or even renting for that matter, may tend to be a stressful journey. Many different factors require maintenance that some of us may forget about. It’s perfectly alright though, that’s why we’re here to help. When you first move into a home, the first thing that you typically ask yourself is, “what needs to be fixed?” Making a choice to focus on the exterior of your home would be in your best interest. You want to look at how well the roof is standing up, if your siding is rotted or missing at all, along with ensuring that your windows are providing proper protection outside. What is one thing that is commonly missed? The gutters. If you’re sitting there asking yourself, “Does my home really even need gutters?” The answer is absolutely yes. Here’s why:

Spring is one of the best times of the year. The winter seasonal depression begins to wear off, and you start to begin feeling like yourself again. As the ice and snow begin to melt, you may notice that your home isn’t in the best condition. The paint on your siding is faded, you see shingles missing from the roof. Things that you know potential buyers will look at if the day comes that you wish to sell your home. Let’s discuss some of the things that you’ll want to target first:

The roof on your home isn’t something that you typically think about daily. It keeps you warm and dry inside, but does it require maintenance? Yes and no. Depending on the age and condition of your home, some things may need to be repaired or replaced. How do you know if the exterior of your home, primarily your roof, has suffered any damage after a storm? Let’s talk about some of the signs that you can look for.

Your home is your family’s safe space. It’s where you can unwind after a long day and reflect on the day’s events. Think of the siding on your home like a protecting shield. It keeps any outside resources out and helps keep the heat that warms your family inside. While yes, your home does have wood and foundation protecting it as well, you may ask yourself, “Is having quality siding on my home really that important?” The answer is yes. Let’s discuss this.

First impressions are everything. That’s why when it comes to your home, you want it to look it’s best. Your roof, siding, and windows are going to the first things a guest sees upon entering your driveway. Are they going to be noticing missing shingles and cracked siding? There are some fairly cost-effective ways that you can go about this, the first one being small home improvements! Let’s talk about some of the things you could be doing to improve the exterior presence as well as increase the overall value of your home.

It’s that time of year again, where the weather tends to be unpredictable, and it’s important to have a safety net when it comes to the overall wellness of your home. Today I would like to talk about how some of the things we deal with from mother nature and how they can affect the roof on your home.

In a previous blog that we posted, we talked about the differences in issues with windows and siding, and whether or not they should be repaired or replaced. Today I would like to continue that topic, except our areas that we’re going to target is the roofing system and the gutters.

We all know how busy life can get, and with that happening, sometimes the status of your gutters can go unnoticed until it’s an issue that needs to be addressed. In fact, most of us don’t commonly think about our gutters at all. So, why are they so important?

When it comes to the exterior of your home, you deserve the best. That’s why when it comes to the siding on your home, you want to make sure it’s in good condition. You may find yourself asking, “How often should siding be replaced?” We’re here to help you out. First, let’s talk about the different types of siding that there are and what kind of life expectancy they should have.

When it comes to home improvements, sometimes you can feel a bit lost when it comes to knowing when it’s time to repair or replace, but that’s okay. We all hate being taken advantage of, especially when it comes to the money that we work hard to earn. Today I’d like to educate you on the importance of knowing when your window or siding is still usable or if it requires a complete replacement.

The siding on your home is like the outer shell that everyone sees. They see everything, the good and the bad. What do most people tend to notice first? The bad. It’s fairly easy to distinguish if your home’s siding is in need of some repair, let’s talk about some of the signs that you should be looking for:

When it comes to the windows in your home, you want the best. They are what keeps your family safe and warm inside, and any other unwanted substances or creatures outside. When it comes to that type of protection, you want the best quality. Today let’s talk about the different types of windows there are and which you should be using in your home.

Have you found yourself thinking lately that the appearance of your home just isn’t what you want it to be? Your siding is a major factor that you should consider when wanting to update the overall quality of appearance. Let’s talk about some of the signs you should be looking for to determine if it’s time to replace your home’s siding.

Windows are something in our homes that we use on a daily basis. Whether we use them to let a breeze into the room, or the room we’re in needs more sunlight. Let’s face it, windows are a very important part of your home. How do we know when it’s time to replace them?