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Your roof tends to go through the most wear and tear out of any part of your home, as it has to resist the rigors of winds, direct sunlight, hail and much more. And while your roof is built to withstand this, eventually this constant barrage of harsh weather takes its toll. It is recommended…

A vital part of your home’s roof system is your gutters. Tasked with the responsibility for discharging runoff water to a safe place away from your home, they are unfortunately often underestimated in their importance, and as a result are less prioritized than other parts of your roof like your shingles. This is a mistake,…

When you think of relaxing weather, summer is usually what comes to mind. It is the time where the usually harsh weather gives way to a precious couple months of sunny skies, warm temperatures, and the opportunity to go out and fully enjoy the outdoors. However, as a home that is typically equipped to handle…

In this day and age, there are several services to find “handymen”. Places like Craigslist and Task Rabbit have several listings for so-called “professionals” who can come fix your home on the cheap. And while this may work for small tasks like mounting your TV or painting your walls, when it comes to more complex…

Spring is here! That means no more thick snow, no more intense storms, and most of all, no more staying indoors all day. This newfound freedom, however, presents the unique opportunity to check your home’s exterior to see if it is in good condition, and whether any repairs should be made. Here are 3 reasons…

Most people think a roof is a roof. Actually the roofing material visible on a house—the shingles—is the tip of the iceberg, the visiblepart of a mostly invisible system. That system is made up components— layers and accessory elements—working together to protect the house from weather. These include the roof decking (or “sheathing”)—plywood or oriented…