Windows
Save on Your Window Replacement This Winter
Most home improvement projects, including window replacements, are started and completed during the spring or fall seasons when the weather is more comfortable and predictable. However, a home improvement project during high season will likely impact your estimate and project timeline. During these warmer months, contractors and supplies are in high demand. Contractors are less…
Windows
Avoid Hidden Costs During A Window Replacement
Replacing multiple windows in your home is a worthwhile, but costly, investment. As you vet and select the best window contractor for your project, it is important to discuss your budget and potential factors that might affect the overall cost of your window replacement. To make sure your project is as affordable as possible, review these…
Windows
Does Insurance Cover Broken Windows? Filing a Windows Insurance Claim
Despite our best efforts to keep our home and property safe, accidents can still occur. Severe weather, storms, and stray baseballs can easily crack or break the windows of our home. To quickly and affordably repair your home, you may need to file a homeowner’s insurance claim. This begs the question: Does insurance cover broken…
Roofing
5 Simple Steps for Hiring a Roofing Contractor: A Checklist
After a storm, discovering you have damage to your roof is scary and stressful. It needs to be fixed immediately, and doing so while juggling the hassle of filing an insurance claim to repair or replace your roof can be challenging. Finding a reliable and trustworthy roofing contractor is your second step in repairing post-storm…
Roofing
3 Things to Consider Before a Metal Roof Replacement
Replacing your roof is a major investment that requires careful research, budgeting, and consideration. Before you commit to a metal roof replacement, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this unique roofing type. Compare Roof Replacement Costs Metal roofing materials can be three times as expensive as other traditional roofing types — …
Roofing
After the Storm: How to Detect and Repair Roof Damage
Modernize homeowner surveys have consistently shown that homeowners with damage to their roofs are more stressed than homeowners seeking any other kind of home repair. There’s good reason for that: Your roof protects you and your most valuable belongings from the worst weather. If you fall into this category, you are not alone. In this…
Windows
Window Damage After a Storm? Tips to Detect and Repair
Because your windows keep you safe from the outside elements, they are one of the most important features of your home. If your windows are shattered or broken during a storm, they need to be replaced or repaired immediately to restore your privacy, safety, and comfort. But not all window damage is easy to see,…
Windows
Hiring A Window Contractor: Contractor Checklist
After a storm, filing an insurance claim to repair or replace your windows can be stressful. Finding a reliable and trustworthy window contractor is your first step in repairing post-storm damage. An experienced contractor will help you throughout the claims process with your insurance company, and ensure that your home is restored to its original…
Windows
9 Tips to Make a Small Window Look Bigger
Windows are the eyes of a home; they let in light, offer views, and connect our interior worlds with the great outdoors. But not every room is graced with grand, floor-to-ceiling windows. If your space is adorned with a smaller window, fear not. With a touch of design magic and a few clever tricks, you…