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Roofing
What Is a Cool Roof Coating and Is it Right for My Home?
Everyone has that one room in their home that’s always too warm in the middle of the afternoon. Maybe it has a lot of windows, or perhaps it’s located in the path of the sun, but it never seems to get cool in there. The same idea applies to your roof. If you have dark…
HVAC
Does My HVAC Need a Screen or Cover?
How often do you think about your HVAC system? If it’s working well, the answer is probably “rarely”—aside from the blissful moment you savor after entering your cool home on a scorching day. With the cooler months upon us, you’re getting close to shutting down your HVAC system for the winter, and you have plenty to…
HVAC
Now that the long days of summer are over and the seasons are changing, it’s officially time to start thinking about getting your home ready for the fall. While we’re sure you have a mile-long list of home improvement projects that need to be finished before the weather gets cooler, there is one thing we want…
Windows
Imagine transforming an entire wall of your home into a luminous portal to the outside world. Floor-to-ceiling window designs, often referred to as a “wall of windows,” offer homeowners the chance to flood their living spaces with natural light and seamlessly bridge the gap between indoors and out. Dive into this article to explore inspiring…
Siding
DIY Skirting Ideas to Complement Your Siding
Calling all you weekend warriors! If your concrete foundation could use some oomph, a faux stone skirting installed against it can net you instant curbside appeal—while being seriously simple to install. Panel designs, textures, and colors have all come a long way in the last few years. The quality stone veneers on the market now…
Roofing
How Do You Fix a Roof That Has a Tree in It?
It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare. In the middle of a truly savage storm, you hear a giant crash and realize with a sick feeling that a tree branch has come down on your roof. While that kind of damage can leave you feeling vulnerable and shaken, it’s actually not the catastrophic crisis it seems to…
Siding
Best Siding and Trim Color Combinations
A fresh coat of paint can work wonders on your home, breathing new life into any room. Painting the outside of your home is essentially like a facelift for your house, making it look new again. But if choosing a paint color for the interior gives you anxiety, picking out colors for your siding and…
HVAC
Pros and Cons of Reusable, Washable Air Filters
“Change your air filters.” It’s the number one piece of advice we hear from HVAC professionals. Clean filters extend the life of your system and improve its overall efficiency, since your unit doesn’t have to work as hard to regulate temperatures throughout your home. But what about the environmental impact of all those thrown-away filters?…