If you notice a smell coming from any place in your downspouts or a mysterious rotting smell coming from who-knows-where, you might have a blockage somewhere along your home’s drainage system. It’s important to get this unblocked and to keep …
Most people know it’s important to replace your roof every so often and that you should clean your gutters, but you might not know why these things are so important – until you start to see evidence all around, or …
Enemies of Your Roof – 13 Things You Need to Avoid Read more »
Are you considering new windows for your home? In our post on drafty windows, we focused on ways to test your windows and doors for leaks and inefficiency. There are certainly ways to help a little bit with those heating …
How to Drastically Reduce Your Heating Bill with New Windows Read more »
You may not be thinking about how your windows are performing right now, but with Michigan’s brutal winters, we may soon be experiencing snow, freezing rain, and cold temperatures. It is time to do maintenance on your home now while …
Drafty Windows: How to Find and Solve the Problem Read more »
Conscientious homeowners want to take care of their roofs. Of course, everyone wants to be able to customize their own home, too. You should be able to! If you’re not a professional, you may not know what is and is …
Most of us spend at least an hour a day in the bathroom when you factor in both morning and evening routines as well as several visits during the day or night. Why not enjoy the time you spend in …
Makeover that Bathroom Remodeling Tips and Trends Read more »
It’s that time of year again. Another school year begins, and the weather is starting to change. With just a few short weeks until the colder weather is here to stay, now is the time to batten down the hatches …
Most homeowners don’t get excited about replacing their gutters. However, they play an important role when it comes to protecting and maintaining the exterior of your home. Gutters that are worn, dented or otherwise damaged are not serving their intended …
Warning Signs Your Home’s Gutters Need to be Replaced Read more »
Are you considering a new wood deck? Swimming, gardening, lemonade, and cookouts are just a few of the things that come to mind when we think about spending time outdoors. The warmth of the sunshine invites us to come outside …
How to Choose the Right Wood for Your New Wood Deck Read more »
Are you considering a kitchen remodel? There tends to be two basic schools of thought when it comes to whether a homeowner should invest the time and money needed to renovate a dated kitchen before placing a home on the …
Kitchen Remodel Cost vs. Value: To Renovate or Not Read more »