Your windows protect your home from the elements of the outdoors, but are you confident that every crack and crevice is keeping the summer heat and winter winds out? As your windows age, normal wear and tear can gradually create dents and cracks around the windows. Holes in the frame, edges, or crevices of your […]
Windows boost your curb appeal, give you opportunities to enjoy the outdoors from the inside of your home, and protect your home from dust, debris, and pollen, but how do you know when they need to be replaced? And, are there benefits to whole-home replacement versus single windows at a time? How Long Do Windows […]
Your windows provide a barrier between you and the elements of the outdoors – pollen, dust, dirt, heat, and more. They’re essential to your home, but they don’t last forever. Double-pane windows should typically be replaced every 15-20 years, but when you’re looking to improve efficiency, fully replacing your windows isn’t your only option. The other […]
What is Brick Veneer? Brick Veneer is essentially a single layer of full-sized bricks installed adjacent to the exterior walls of your home. In comparison to solid brick walls, brick veneer is typically used as a decorative piece rather than bearing the weight of a home. Solid brick walls contain two layers of brick that […]
Most people understand the importance of having a roof over their heads, but it’s also important to keep it in good shape. If that’s not the case, your home can develop mold, mildew, leaks, and other major problems. Your roof serves as a barrier from the outside world and even the smallest leak can cause […]
All homeowners want to allow some natural sunlight into their home, but too much sunlight can have negative effects on your house, your budget and even your health. There are many reasons that homeowners may want to install reflective home window tints. The Top 7 Reasons to Install Window Tints 1. Protect your skin from […]
Summer is a favorite season for many. School’s out, so there’s a lot less traffic. It’s also when most people go on fun vacations or beach trips. And no matter how hot it gets, it beats having to shovel snow every day. It’s also a good time to do home improvement projects around the house, […]
It may seem like a first-world problem, but having a door that catches on the jamb every time you try to open it can be pretty aggravating. Also, depending on how extensive the door warping is, it may become impractical to just simply live with the issue. What causes doors to warp in the first […]
Maintaining the gutters is most likely not on anybody’s list of favorite things. However, this mundane task is crucial to preserve the structural integrity of your home. Maybe you or your spouse clear gutters of leaves every now and then, or maybe you’ve done a good job of providing them with regular maintenance. Regardless of […]
The roof is a massive, integral part of every home. No matter how you look at it, it’s one of those components that you can’t afford to neglect. Do so, and you’ll end up with leaks, mold, and structural damage, to name just a few issues. One of the easiest ways for your roof to […]
Federal law requires contractors that disturb painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renovating more than 6 ft.² of painted surfaces in a room for interior projects or more than 12 ft.² of painted surfaces for exterior projects, window replacement, or demolition for housing, childcare facilities, and schools built before 1978.
Homeowners and tenants: renovators must give you this pamphlet before starting work.
Childcare facilities, including preschool and kindergarten classrooms and the families of children under six years of age that attend those facilities: renovators must provide a copy of this pamphlet to childcare facilities in general renovation information to families whose children attend those facilities.