Tips & Advice

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. [...]

Whether you are trying to increase the value of your home or simply want a nicer place to live, curb appeal matters. But not everyone has an unlimited renovation budget, despite how reality shows [...]

Not many people enjoy being trapped inside during the cold winter months. This is especially true in the Midwest, where the winter can seem like it lasts forever. The good thing about being [...]

Snow and ice accumulation can be a large problem for midwestern homeowners, especially those who live in areas where very low temperatures add ice into the mix. Ice dams are formed when the snow [...]

Now that the holidays, the best part of winter, are over, it time for the full effects of winter to set it. That includes frost, which can build up on your roof and, more dangerously, in your [...]

It’s easy for homeowners to become wrapped up in and excited about the “big three” exterior home renovations: Roofing replacement Siding replacement Window replacement The excitement is [...]