The fall season presents an opportunity to prepare your home for the long winter freeze. Whatever your plans for the fall season are, try to include the following projects into your to-do list; Interior and exterior painting Winter is coming, and a fresh coat of paint will help protect your home exteriors from the cold. If your house is of brick or stucco, painting it will help seal them from water and ice damage. Painting can also protect your wood surfaces from moisture damage. Your interiors could also use a fresh coat of paint; do this on your interior trim and molding. Painting kills two birds with one stone; you’ll be protecting your home at the same time improving your home’s curb appeal. Caulk your windows and doors If your doors or windows have poor sealing, it’s in your best interest to do so for better insulation and prevent bugs from making their way into your home. Sure, this is not a project that will give you so much of a noticeable visual appeal, but it can sa...

Did you know painting your home’s exterior is one of the least expensive changes you can make, which has the most significant impact on your curb appeal and your home’s value? I thought you should know! Before a potential homebuyer takes the necessary steps to know what’s all about your home, the first impression can tell the opening story. You can achieve a good opening with a simple, fresh layer of paint on your exterior. However, there’s more to a “simple, fresh layer of paint” than what meets the eye. Sure, painting is termed simple, but it’s not just about taking a paintbrush and doing the necessary. Certain factors need to be considered to get it right with most custom painting projects. These factors include: The neighborhood’s color schemes: The last thing you want is your home standing out for the wrong reasons; try and make your home look like it belongs in that neighborhood, so let your home exterior color stay within the neighborhood’s color palette. Your home’s ar...

Your roofing system is the most underrated component of your home. If you’re like most homeowners, chances are, you don’t know how much your roof goes through daily. In most circumstances, your roof has to withstand natural elements such as wind, snow, or harmful UV rays. Other times, it has to stand up to animal damage and human doings such as poor roof installation. Let’s look at the top 3 threats one by one: Poor roof installation Poor roof installation is one significant threat that makes way for other damages. If your roof is properly installed and in good condition, issues with rain can be the least of your worries. Regardless of whether you have high-quality materials for your roof or not, the workmanship dramatically affects the overall integrity of your roof. Find a reputable company for your roofing services; they sure exist. Nature There’s nothing capable of preventing mother nature from having its way, and your roof is no exception. Hail, storms, snow, and ice a...

Your roof is your first line of defense against elements, and it determines how comfortable you can be in your home. So, while a new roofing installation may not be the most exciting project to take on, it’s just as much important as any other major project.  However, before you get on to replacing your roof, take into consideration the following factors. Should you replace or repair it? Just because your roof took a beating from the last storm doesn’t necessarily translate to an entire roof replacement. Consult with a professional; quick roof repairs can solve some roof problems. What materials work best for your home The style of your home significantly determines the type of material you go for. Asphalt shingles are the most common roofing material, but they are not the only option in the market today. There’s a wide variety of roofing materials such as: Metal roofs Slate Cedar  Etc. Seek the help of a professional to decide on the best that can work for ...