Helping people feel more comfortable in their homes is one of the things that makes us tick. Our goal with this learning center is to help you:
Here’s how to do it Home improvements are a sound reason to refinance your mortgage, especially when they positively impact your home’s value. And no overdue roofing or siding project should be sidelined because you aren’t in a position to pay for it the day it’s...
Easy Spring home maintenance tips: make your home healthier, more beautiful, & more comfortable without breaking the bank Spring cleaning and home upgrades happen in the spring for good reasons. We feel more invigorated as the days grow longer, the trees blossom,...
The last thing you want (or deserve) is a leaky roof. I think every mom knows that running a household is in many ways like running a small business. It’s a lot of work under the best of circumstances. Then just say the world implodes. And the home literally becomes a...
Roof and Siding Replacement Cost Your roof and siding are the key to a welcoming first impression and your first line of defense against the elements. Few things play as great a role in the appearance and comfort of a home. If you’re a homeowner in need of a roofing...
One of the best ways to ensure siding or roofing contractors give you a square deal is to know what to look for when they give you an estimate. It’s like checking the weather before a picnic. When it comes to siding and roofing estimates, there are general rules,...
Summer means enjoying your outdoor spaces with morning gardening sessions, afternoon barbecues with friends and family, and casual dinners al fresco. Spending this much time outside is great — and it also creates the opportunity to notice if the exterior of your home...
Sometimes we’re all at the mercy of Mother Nature. Joe, a Brooklyn native and father of two, had been living in his Staten Island home for about 2 ½ decades when he had his first (and only) roofing disaster. “We had a very bad rainstorm and the water was pouring into...
Do You Need New Gutters? Gutters play a significant role in protecting your home by diverting water and melting snow away from it. When your gutters are secure and functioning properly, water efficiently flows through a drainage system, directing it away from your...
Roof Repair or Replace? Knowing when to replace your roof can sometimes be a conundrum. Should your roof be replaced after a certain amount of time? Or do you wait until there is a leak that comes through your ceiling? And if your roof is leaking can a repair suffice,...