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10 Spooky Window Decorations to Get Your Home Ready for Halloween
Believe it or not, Halloween is almost here—the perfect time to dress up, embrace your inner werewolf, and get scared. We love this holiday because, in addition to finding costumes for yourself, you can also go wild with home decor. Take your love for everything creepy to the next level this year with some seriously spooky windows.…
Decks
The Cost of Adding a Rooftop Deck
Imagine taking in the sights and scenes of the landscape beyond your home—all from the soaring heights of your own rooftop deck. A deck installed on your roof adds a luxury feel to your home. It improves the architectural aesthetics of your property and provides a place to practice yoga at sunrise, have an outdoor…
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How to Add a Breezeway Between Your Home and Garage
A connected breezeway running between your home and garage gives your property a luxury feel, offering a covered space for outdoor entertaining and lounging. It improves traffic flow in your home and can even add a covetable architectural element to your home’s exterior. Like any home addition, your options abound when designing a new breezeway.…
HVAC
What is a Fixed Point Contract?
When the time comes to sign a contract for your home improvement project, you will be presented with one of two types of contracts: a time and materials contract, or a fixed point—or fixed price—contract. A fixed price contract includes a detailed explanation of the costs for: Your fixed point contract should also go into…
Windows
Black Window Frames and Trim: All You Need to Know
Brass hardware, colorful stoves, and interiors draped in wallpaper — design trends for homes are leaning away from the expected and tapping into the bold. The same goes for our windows. Homeowners and interior designers are bringing back the look of black window frames. Why Are Black Window Frames So Popular? Like most design trends,…
Roofing
What to Expect During a Roofing Replacement
Most homeowners will need to replace their home’s roof at some point in time. We know roof replacement can seem daunting, expensive, and time-consuming. However, with a little preparation, you can make the process less overwhelming for yourself. Let us help. Here are the factors to consider when preparing for a roof replacement project that we’ll…
Windows
Eco-Friendly Window Framing Options
If you’re considering a home improvement project involving the replacement of old windows with new, or you’re adding a new room addition and installing new windows, not only is the type of window you choose important, the type of window frame being installed is also a top consideration. When selecting a window frame type, the…
Windows
Maintaining your windows is crucial to their durability as well as functionality. In addition, since they represent an important and sizable investment in your home, well-maintained windows help to hold your property’s value. This post will cover the basic steps of window maintenance. It will also address the importance of maintaining and protecting your window…