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Nothing gets your house looking nicer than a fresh coat of paint, but how do you make sure your paint will keep looking great for years to come? Easy.  Just follow these simple – but very important – tips to painting your house properly.  You’ll be left with a great looking home that shines for […]

What to Look for in a Siding Contractor

Siding is a big part of the overall look of your house, and if you’re in the market for a siding contractor, you need to ensure: a) You’re properly educated on the types of siding available to you, and what the different choices mean in terms of maintenance and longevity. b) That you choose a contractor […]

I recently read an article on Energy Conservatory.com, that asked the question: Are Your Houses Too Tight? Written By Gary Nelson, Robert Nevitt and Gary Anderson. I wanted to reflect on questions that I’ve been asked from dozens of homeowners over the past few years, as well as take a closer look at the questions […]

Which Windows Are Considered the Greenest

Here is an excerpt from the Simonton Windows Sept 2010 Green Report.  This article makes some compelling points about how high quality vinyl replacement windows are very eco-friendly.  Read and decide for yourself. “Windows can be appraised using each of the three green themes just mentioned: Product toxicity, thermal envelope integrity, and life-cycle analysis, and they […]

How come some ridge vents go all the way to the edge

Because we are in the home improvement business we often forget how much we know about our services and how little many homeowners know. I recently had a question from a roofing customer that I thought was interesting.  She asked, “how come some ridge vents are installed all the way to the edge of the […]