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Windows
How to Prepare Your Home For a Blizzard
When the winter weather outside is frightful, dealing with the aftermath of a blizzard is certainly not delightful. Harsh winter weather can wreak havoc in numerous ways — from keeping you stuck in the house to causing power outages to damaging your home — so knowing how to prepare for a blizzard is a priority.…
Siding
Spotting and Repairing Siding Damage After a Storm
While designed to weather the elements, a severe storm can lead to wind or hail damage on siding. Homeowners need to be able to identify siding damage, so you can quickly restore your home’s privacy, safety, and comfort. If left untreated, water can seep in and cause larger problems. Fortunately, spotting siding damage is typically…
Gutters
How to Prep Rain Gutters Ahead of Storm Season
With hurricane season getting worse each year, it’s more important than ever for homeowners to get ready for severe weather. In 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted a 60% chance of above-normal hurricane activity, making it the seventh year in a row with high activity. Hurricanes can seriously damage home exteriors, including…
Solar
What Happens To Solar Panels In A Hurricane?
Solar panels are constantly exposed to inclement weather. For coastal residents, that means the risk of hurricane damage. Good news: solar panels are one of the most resilient and reliable energy technologies on the market. However, winds in these storms can reach 160 miles per hour or higher. Places that are most prone to the…
Roofing
Detecting Signs of Roof Hail Damage
The roof is one of the key areas that keep your home or business safe and secure from the elements. When the roof is damaged by inclement weather, such as a hailstorm, what may start out as a small issue can easily turn into a big problem. The information below covers the telltale signs of…
Other Home Projects
How To Be Prepared For A Disaster
Do you feel confident that you can protect your home, your belongings, and even your data in the event of a disaster? More importantly, how easy will it be for you and your loved ones to survive and then recover from a fire, tornado, flood, earthquake, or hurricane? September is Emergency Preparedness Month, which makes it…
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,…