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Awnings are very functional home accessories that can provide shade and shelter for an otherwise bare patio or yard space. But have you ever noticed that almost all awnings are decorated with either solid colors or alternating vertical stripes (unless they’re printed with the name of a business)?
Read Full ArticlePutting a new roof onto a home is an expensive, but necessary, cost for homeowners. However, a roofing project that is characterized by shoddy or amateur workmanship can lead to higher costs in the long run. Here are 10 of the most frequently-seen roofing mistakes:
Read Full ArticleWith colder temperatures in the rear view mirror, Americans are just starting to emerge from their homes and rediscover the great outdoors. Many will try to reconnect with their friends and neighbors at outdoor parties. If you are thinking about hosting one of these gatherings, ask yourself this question: Is your outdoor entertaining space ready for guests? Or does it
Read Full ArticleLots of people are trying to adopt a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. So they recycle paper and aluminum, put timers on their lights, set thermostats differently when no one is home, or install low-flow toilets and other water-saving devices. Most people have several eco-friendly initiatives taking place at one time under one roof. But what about the roof itself?
Read Full ArticleYou may have seen advertisements for retractable awnings, or perhaps have noticed these products on homes in your area. Their functionality is obvious: to control the amount of sun and shade that is present on a home’s patio or similar outdoor space.
Read Full ArticlePittsburgh. It’s so much more than just steel, Penguins, and a trio of rivers. People who live in this western Pennsylvania city know that. They love the rich history, small-town feel, and civic pride. And they also appreciate the majestic scenery, affordable living, and diversity of economy and population.
Read Full ArticleQuick: name six things that fall from the sky that can end up in your gutters. You probably got five pretty quickly: rain, snow, hail, sleet, and ice. Give up on the last one? Meteorites.
Read Full ArticleNo one likes to repair their gutters. Especially if those gutters aren’t on single-family homes. That’s because commercial structures tend to be larger than residential ones, so the cost of gutter replacement will usually be higher. Here are some examples of the most expensive gutter repair projects in 2013 alone:
Read Full ArticleLet’s pretend that someone gave you $50,000 to improve your home. What projects would you undertake? How important would return on investment be… Oh, wait. You started laughing when you heard the “someone gave you $50,000” line and didn’t hear the rest of the question. Okay. It’s… you can stop now. Really.
Read Full ArticleYou’re looking at the calendar, dreading the week or two ahead. Before you know it, the short, bone-chilling days of winter will be gone, you won’t feel the frigid wind blowing through your hair, and you’ll be longing for the days of shoveling snow and breaking up ice patches. Well, look on the bright side. With the arrival of spring,
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