The thrill of exterior home remodeling can quickly disappear if unforeseen issues start popping up, making your budget stretch even further. However, if you know what to expect, you can prepare yourself for it. These tips and tricks will help you get in the right mindset before an upcoming...
It goes without saying that investing in your home’s appearance increases the overall value of your property. However, a common misconception is that remodeling the interior of your home offers the highest return on investment. While a beautiful new master bedroom with modern furniture might make for better living...
As most homeowners know, cleaning your gutters is an exhausting, yet necessary task. You should think about cleaning your gutters at least twice a year to avoid the buildup that could end up flooding your basement or damaging your foundation. Now, most people think that cleaning your gutters just...
If you live in a house, you probably already know that tending to roof damage remains a key element in keeping your house in shape. It doesn’t matter whether you’re doing regular maintenance or actual damage reparation. Either way, if you don’t do it on time, a lot of...
Buying a home is one of the most exciting things you get to do in your life. You search high and low, and after a while, you find it — your dream house. However, even though the house is just perfect for you, the exterior could use a bit...
NW Indiana and Chicago’s summer storms are no joke. They bring with them heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and even tornadoes. We’ve outlined steps below to ensure that your roof is in the best condition to handle these weather conditions. Get Regular Inspections It’s always better to catch a...
Siding keeps a roof over our heads — sometimes quite literally! Because it’s essential for keeping our homes safe, water-tight and undamaged by the sun, siding endures quite a bit of wear and tear every day. Elements threaten our homes all the time. You might think you’re safe just...
Those of us who have experienced extreme storms know how devastating they are for our roofs. Such storms leave behind damage that may require repairs or even a replacement roof. Hail is a leading cause for such damage, and you should always have your roofs inspected for damage after...
It’s still raining here in the Chicagoland area and that means that many homeowners will inevitably be finding out (if they haven’t already) that water is making it into their homes. A leaky roof introduces issues for homeowners regardless of weather conditions, but a leaky roof during a storm...
Unless you live in a haunted mansion, your home cannot talk to you. However, it will give you a few signs if something is out of order. The windows of your home are actually quite communicative. To tell the truth, windows don’t last forever. Despite that, high-quality ones can...