Ways to Avoid Failing Gutters

For many homeowners, gutters fly beneath their radar – as long as they’re working. But when something goes wrong with the gutter system, it becomes very noticeable pretty quickly. When they become cracked, leaky, or dented, gutters are ineffective and… Read More »

Summer Home Maintenance Tasks

It’s getting warmer and everyone will want to spend more time in the backyard. The kids are thinking about cooling off under the sprinkler or swimming in the pool with friends. You intend on firing up the grill and having… Read More »

Common Aluminum Siding Issues

There are a lot of good things that can be said about aluminum siding. It is very budget friendly; light weight yet durable; doesn’t rust; and can be recycled when it needs to be replaced. However, before deciding to invest… Read More »

Should You Replace or Repair Your Front Porch?

Many older homes have a porch – front porch, wrap-around porch or back porch, just to name the top three types of porches. If you live in an older home or a heritage home with a porch that looks a… Read More »

Have a Safe Grilling Season this Summer

June is the month that welcomes the official start of summer. Barbecues get fired up; sprinklers water kids on a hot day; the pool is the place to be on a Saturday afternoon. If you are a backyard chef that… Read More »

How to Create Shade in Your Backyard

A backyard is meant to be enjoyed. But what if your outdoor living areas gets too much sunlight for most of the day? When the backyard is exposed to the sun, it can be difficult to relax or play outside… Read More »

Summer Gutter Problems to Watch Out For

While homeowners are right in thinking that winter is the season to be on the lookout for gutter problems, summer can take its toll on a gutter system in different ways. Regardless of an early spring gutter cleaning, clogged gutters… Read More »

Residential Gutter Cleaning Options

Cleaning the gutters isn’t anyone’s idea of fun. And now that the weather is nicer and the days are longer, who wants to volunteer to spend a weekend day on a ladder scooping out debris. When residential gutters need cleaning… Read More »

Improve your Curb Appeal in Time for Summer

Sprucing up your home’s exterior is a part of many homeowners’ home maintenance routine. Adding a seasonal flair to your home’s exterior is a great way to make a good first impression, whether you’re selling your home, or welcoming family… Read More »

Spring Cleaning Tips for Siding

Siding covers your entire house – if it doesn’t look clean and well-maintained, your home can appear uncared for. Now that we’re heading into warmer weather, tt’s all about curb appeal. And who wants to sit in the backyard staring… Read More »