research and planning The Costs and Benefits of Different Roof Materials Homeowners in need of a roof replacement have multiple roofing materials available to them today with varying lifespans. Aside from their longevity, the different roofing materials each have their own...
installation Should You Install a Housewrap Under Siding? Housewrap stirs up a lot of confusion. Does it prevent moisture? Inhibit mold? Help prevent drafts? It does all three. Depending on how it’s hung, housewrap can either act as...
research and planning How To Find A Quiet HVAC System For Your Home Based on the location of your system, as well as its size and features, the sound of your HVAC unit can impact on your quality of life at home. Homeowners...
research and planning What Siding Is the Most Fire-Resistant? Most of us prefer not to think of our homes as piles of kindling. But accidents do happen — and experts believe that wildfires may be on the rise. In...
research and planning Building a Balcony: All You Never Knew, But Need To Building a balcony can increase your outdoor living space for less than the cost of a ground-floor deck. If you’re considering adding a balcony to your second story, you’ll want...
research and planning What You Should Know About Water-Resistant, Greenboard Drywall Whether you’re building a new bathroom in your home, or you’re remodeling a section of your house that’s exposed to humidity, it’s important to know about greenboard and where it’s...
research and planning Understanding the Solar Energy Market Investing in solar energy for your home is a worthwhile, but significant, investment. As you vet and select the best solar energy contractor for your project, it is important to...
contractor selection Evaluating Contractors' Roofing Quotes Comparing contractor quotes is an important step to your roofing repair and replacement process. A recent Modernize survey revealed 63 percent of homeowners compare three to four contractor estimates ahead...
