Sizing Up Siding: Recouping Remodeling Costs Some home improvement/repair projects are necessary regardless of cost, such as installing a new hot water heater when the old one stops working. Others, such as updating the kitchen or windows, are more a function of having the money to do so-and how much they add to a home's value when it comes time to sell. According to the most recent "Cost Vs. Value Report" published by Remodeling magazine, the most cost-effective remodeling job is redoing Continue Reading ...

Gutter Maintenance Regular maintenance is the key to keeping your home gutter system intact. Making sure that your gutters have no bent areas is one suggestion made by those who help you prepare your home for sale.Clean and well maintained gutters add to your home's sale-ability. Most home improvement experts suggest that you clean your gutters twice yearly. If your gutters are clogged with debris such as leaves and twigs the rain will not run off or drain properly. It's important to make Continue Reading ...

Successfully Installing Soundproof Windows When you think of soundproofing, you may think of a home studio. More people are choosing to soundproof for other reasons. People living in the city may be kept awake by the noise coming from the street and traffic sounds. You may need to block out the noise from the amateur band playing in the garage next door. Ultimate home theater experience How to Install Soundproof Windows Single pane windows are the worst for keeping out sounds. If you Continue Reading ...

Consider Alcoa Aluminum Siding for Your Homes ALCOA Inc. or Aluminum Company of America is known for their aluminum products and the various applications these have on different industries. Their product lines include those used for automotive, construction, packaging, industrial markets, and many more. With their subsidiary companies, which each handles specific product lines and services - Alcoa has indeed a lot to offer. Their website is at www.alcoa.com. One such product they offer Continue Reading ...

How to Prevent Clogged Gutters If you have a home with gutters, you probably find yourself a couple of times a year climbing ladders and unclogging them. If there are trees in close proximity to the home, you may be unclogging gutters even more frequently. I recently saw a simple, but very effective, product that can eliminate this tedious and sometimes dangerous homeowner chore. The product is called “Gutter Cap” and is manufactured and installed by a company with the same name: See Continue Reading ...

Flat Roofs Flat roofs are a great way to keep a building safe from water. Knowing exactly what to do with a flat roof will ensure you have a working roof system that will last a long time. Though they may look good, and are very common, flat roofs do require routine maintenance and detailed repair in order to effectively prevent water infiltration. If this is done correctly, you’ll be happy with your flat roof for a very long time. Flat roofs aren’t as glamorous and/or popular as its Continue Reading ...

How to do Metal Roofing Thought of installing metal roof yourself? Don’t even bother to think about it. Putting on new metal roofing and even doing repairs is not as easy as you thought it is. Learning how to do metal roofing is a complicated one. It entails several procedures, special techniques and would require the use of quite a number of assorted metal tools and accessories. Metal roofing is mostly done by professional installers, as this is not simply a do-it-yourself project. It Continue Reading ...

Replacement Windows Information Whether you want to replace your cold, drafty windows or simply want to enhance the overall appearance of your home, you will have to go in for replacement windows even though choosing the right replacement windows is a burdensome task and involves a significant investment. Replacement windows squeeze in air between two panes of glass, providing a layer between the inside of your home and the weather outside. Thus, replacement windows insulate your home Continue Reading ...

Understanding Shingle Architecture Shingle architecture helped define the look of many of America's most popular waterfront communities in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Reminiscent of the Queen Anne style, this building form helped residents make the most of lake and ocean real estate with a variety of ornamental features to enhance view, and construction materials that worked well in wet, coastal climates. As the name suggests, Shingle architecture relies heavily on the use of shingles Continue Reading ...