Your home’s gutters are there for one reason — to protect your home from serious water damage. They work by channeling rain and snow away from your home’s roof and foundation. But, if your home’s gutters are not inspected and maintained properly, you can’t be sure they are really protecting your home as well […]
Top Signs of Roof Damage
Spring is here, the snow has melted off your roof, and you may be noticing some stains on the roof shingles. While those stains are unsightly, they don’t necessarily indicate that your roof has been damaged by winter’s severe weather. It’s still a good idea to find out for sure, especially if you have an […]
Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible?
Renovating your home is a good investment. And, smart consumers often wonder if they can stretch the investment further tax deductions. While tax credits for home improvements aren’t always easy to come by, they are more common when your improvements are of an eco-friendly nature. You could say it pays to go green. Here are […]
Protect Your Home from Ice Dams
Mention snow to school age children, and they jump with excitement. The white stuff often means a day off to play, sled and drink hot chocolate. But mention snow to homeowners—particularly a heavy snow—and you may not get the same enthusiastic response. Snow can wreck havoc on roofs and the interior of the house, especially […]
Top 5 Most Cost Effective Home Improvements
Many homeowners undertake remodeling projects in an effort to boost their home’s resale value. But, which home improvements give you the best bang for your buck? Remodeling Magazine has just released its annual Cost Versus Value report for 2014 and editors say that the value is up for each of the 35 projects included in […]
7 Things to Consider Before Finishing Your Basement
Besides adding more usable living space to your home, a finished basement can also add a good deal of resale value. According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value Report, finishing your basement can yield a return on your investment of up to 70% at resale. While you may have decided you want to finish […]
Top 9 Options for Kitchen Counters
Countertops are central to any kitchen design — whether you are remodeling or building from top to bottom. There are so many kitchen counter options on the market, ranging from new eco-friendly materials to well-known alternatives like the traditional butcher block. Each type of countertop has its pros and cons, from cost to maintenance. Read […]
Best Options For Replacement Siding
Replacing your siding can have a dramatic impact on your home’s curb appeal and resale value. Modern innovations have created siding options that can realistically mimic any natural building material — with textures, colors and versatility for any style of home. With the dizzying array of options, it might be difficult to narrow down your […]
The Many Variables in Kitchen Remodeling Costs
So, you have decided you want to get your dream kitchen and now your next question is, “What is it going to cost?” That all depends on whether you want a basic kitchen remodel or a deluxe version or something in between. There are so many things that will influence your project’s cost, from basic […]
Do Window Replacements Really Pay for Themselves?
There are many reasons why you might want or need to replace your home’s windows, but if you are considering it because of energy savings, then you probably want to know if the savings are really significant enough to pay for the windows themselves. The short answer is yes, but not right away. Replacing your […]
