Tips & Advice

Exterior home renovations are not a decision to make lightly, and they aren’t cheap, but that doesn’t make them any less important. They are an investment that will increase the value of your [...]

In order to maintain a comfortable living environment, save on energy bills and provide protection from the elements, every area of your home must be properly ventilated, insulated or in many [...]

It’s that time of year again. Many large snowstorms are on the way, threatening to dump feet of snow on your home. To top it off, freezing cold temperatures will also cause ice to accumulate on [...]

As a child, leaving a door or window open too long in the winter time would undoubtedly evoke a harsh reaction from your parents, usually in the form of the well-known phrase, “you’re letting the [...]

As we push further into fall, and now that the holidays are right around the corner, homeowners will begin thinking about decorating their home for Halloween, Christmas and every other holiday [...]

Depending on the type of materials used, your roof can last anywhere from 25 to 50+ years, especially if the materials are installed and maintained correctly over the years (asphalt shingles are [...]

All types of residential siding are different in cost, appearance and longevity, but they all have to be maintained properly for it to continue to have an attractive appearance for many years. [...]

One of the easiest ways to reduce your energy bills throughout the year is to replace the insulation in your home. Buildings that are more than 10 years old can lack high-quality insulation and [...]

Winters in the Midwest are notoriously brutal and unpredictable. Heavy snowfall and low temperatures allow snow to accumulate quickly, and then strange bouts of warm, dry weather cause it to melt [...]

No matter the age or condition of your home, you likely lose heat through your doors and windows. Some homes have worse energy problems than others, but the costs add up no matter your situation. [...]