Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal With New Roofing and Siding
It is a seller’s market right now here in Michigan. If you are looking to sell your home, or just spruce it up for yourself, here are some great tips from the pros.
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Amazing Holiday Lights
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are here! Time to dazzle the neighborhood by transforming your house into an amazing holiday light display!
How To Properly Set Up a Ladder
While we are in no way encouraging you to get up on a ladder, especially to get onto your roof, we do want to point out how important it is to properly set up a ladder should you ever find yourself having to do it. First of all, there is a huge array of ladder …
Fixing Vent Pipe Problems
Vent pipe problems can cause a stinky smell, slow toilets, slow drains, and more. You’ll find your vent pipe sticking up out of your roof somewhere on your house, but why does your roof have anything to do with your plumbing? Let’s find out. What is A Vent Pipe Anyway? It’s strange to think about …
Maintenance for Metal Roofs
Maintenance for metal roofs is important to keep them beautiful for years to come. Your metal roof is a long-term investment in your home and your life, so make sure you’re following the do’s and don’t of metal roofing to keep it looking great. With these simple tips on how to clean, inspect, and repair …
Attaching to a Shingle Roof: Do’s and Don’ts
Attaching to a shingle roof is a bit more complicated than you might imagine. You’d think it can’t be that bad, just nail it on right? Maybe it needs something like a drywall anchor? Maybe some sort of caulk? If you need to attached something like an antenna, security cameras, or even a Weathervane, follow …
Dealing with Animals in Roof Vents and Attics
Do you have bats in your belfry? In Michigan, it’s more likely you have squirrels in your attic and racoons in your chimney. Unwanted animals in roof vents and attics are a hassle and can cause a lot of damage. Plus, it’s just weird to hear them scrabbling around in there. Furthermore, we DO NOT …
Preventing Tree Damage to Roofs
Tree damage to roofs is a real and never-ending problem. Trees are a wonderful part of homeownership. A mature tree is an invaluable part of your landscaping, as well as shading your home and property in the summer and blocking winter winds. Just like the rest of your house, from the roof to the basement, …
Roof Maintenance Tips that will Save You Money
Roof maintenance tips probably aren’t on your list of fun Friday night plans, but making some time to take care of such an important part of your home is totally worth it. Not only will it make sure your home stays dry and rot free, but it can also save you money in the long …
Ideas for Winter Home Projects
If you’ve gotten bored binge-watching Netflix it might be time to invest in your home and your sanity. Working on some projects around the house this winter may be the answer for you. Winter home projects are a great way to improve your home’s value as well as enjoy the satisfaction of a job well …