How to Secure a Door Without a Lock Sometimes, the situation may arise where your door no longer has a proper lock.  It could be because the original lock busted and you’re in...

What Can Be Used to Cover a Crack in a Glass Window? Accidents happen.  A stray ball kicked a little too hard from the neighbor kids can fly into your window, a loose...

How Do You Fix a Misaligned Window? Misaligned window are more than a homeowner annoyance, they can be a sign of something more serious happening.  You’ll want to fix your misaligned windows as...

Is Insulated Vinyl Siding Worth the Money? There’s no question that upgrading your home’s siding is an expensive investment.  Much like replacing your roof, new siding on your house is pricey but the...

What’s the Difference Between Roofing Nails Vs. Siding Nails If you’re fixing your siding or fixing your shingles, you should absolutely learn the difference between the two different types of nails used for...

How to Determine the Pitch of Your Roof You don’t have to be a roofing contractor to know the pitch of your roof.  This information is not just helpful, but sometimes necessary, to...

Tips for Adjusting Your Entry Door Hinges Door hinges are things you want to have in place.  Entry door hinges are things you definitely want to have in place.  Entry doors should be...

6 New Ways a New Roof Increases Your Home’s Value Are you debating having a new roof installed?  Yes, new roofs can be expensive, but they offer an immense contribution to your home’s...

New Shingles or New Roof? Your roof needs help.  Do you install new shingles to repair it or do you do a full roof replacement?  Talk about being stuck between a rock and...

Who Invented the Storm Door? What is a Storm Door? By definition, a storm door is installed in front of an exterior access door for the purpose of protecting it from adverse weather. ...

Do Window Grids Have a Purpose? When you think of a window, you can picture it—a square with a cross—right?  It seems like it’s the go-to visual of a standard window, one that...

Decorating Windows and Doors for Christmas Looking for ways to spruce up your home for the holidays?  Your windows and doors are an often overlooked canvas that when decorated, transforms your home into...

How to Properly De-Ice Your Roof It’s that time of year again—the time to break out the salt and shovels for the porch and driveway, the heavy coats to brave the cold, and...

10 Holiday Roof Decorating Safety Tips ‘Tis the season for plenty of holiday decorations.  For most, that means decorating homes with lights inside and out.  When it comes to adorning your roof with...

How to Properly Dispose of Old Roof Shingles Being environmentally conscious these days is no longer a trend—it’s a necessity.  More and more homeowners are making sure to check greener boxes as they...

Can Fallen Leaves Damage Your Roof? Fall and its leaves are a prize to look at, but not so much when it comes to cleaning them up.  The most annoying part?  It’s when...

8 Best Exterior Paint Color Trends to Try on Your Home What’s the best way to quickly and cost effectively spruce up your house?  Paint!  Painting is an easy do-it-yourself project that has...

How to Remove Stains from Vinyl Siding Vinyl is among the most popular choices for siding among homeowners—and for good reason.  Cost effective, durable, and sharp-looking, vinyl presents itself as an affordable-yet-sleek option. ...

How Do I Remove Leaves From My Roof? Fall is a beautiful time of year, but as a homeowner, it’s also the messiest.  Leaves can clutter up yards, gutters, drains, and landscaping beds,...

Fall Window Decorations That Add Curb Appeal Whether you’re looking to boost your home’s curb appeal in time for an open house or you’re simply after a fresh fall look, there’s never a...