Homes require an enormous amount of care and constant maintenance. Thus, making correct decisions is the key to reducing near and long-term costs allied to any home improvement such as re-roofing or repair.
Nothing can put your roof to the test more than bad weather. El Nino is expected to be worse than usual this year, and can cause serious damage to your roof. Good preparation can keep your home safe.
Many homeowners choose to ignore ceiling leaks without knowing the adverse effects they can have on their homes. Far more common are the leaks that start slow and can even go unnoticed for months or years. But when the ceiling stain finally appears, it can be ten or twenty feet sideways from the exact leaking point. Consider all the many layers the water has to go through before creating the stain on your ceiling: tile, felt underlayment, plywood, attic insulation and drywall.
A door flung just a little too hard can create a doorknob-size hole on the drywall. Not only is it an eyesore, it can leave plumbing and electrical systems exposed to the open, posing a hazard to you and your family. However, with minimal equipment, you can patch holes and cracks in drywall. Here are a few steps you can use to fix surface defects on your walls.
It's heating up in Las Vegas, and it has plenty of homeowners anxious about their summer electricity bills. If you're likewise wondering how to lower electricity bills in summer, then one of the best places you might start is with your home insulation. About half of your utility bill goes to cooling your home during summer, so the last thing you want to do is see it being wasted on conditioning the outdoors.
Ants can be particularly persistent pests once they find their way into your home. So aside from exterminators or toxic bug sprays, how can you keep them out? Firstly, it is important to note that if it is carpenter ants you're seeing in your home, call an exterminator. Avoiding toxins is great, but these pests are a serious home maintenance problem, gnawing away at your home's structure, and call for a quick and thorough solution.
Are you looking for ways to create storage space at home and seem to have run out of ideas? There are many do-it-yourself storage projects that you may want to consider:
Some types of do-it-yourself (DIY) home repair or home improvement project will require you to walk or crawl around the attic. However, getting around in the attic can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help you maneuver the attic safely.
Home maintenance is a necessary process in order to keep everything functioning efficiently and properly. Maintaining items in the home such as the water heater can prevent you from having to pay for costly or unexpected repairs. There are certain water heater maintenance items that should be done periodically, while other items can be done once in order to improve upon how well your tank is already operating.
Compared to some of the other components of your home, roofs can be tricky when it comes to evaluating its current condition. It is obvious when a door doesn't seal properly, a window binds upon closing, or your brick veneer develops a crack. However, your roof may be fine visually when in fact it is dangerously close to failure.
We can help you to determine if your roof just needs repairs, or if a replacement would be more appropriate. Please fill out the form below.
